synonyms - regarding, concerning, with reference to, referring to, with regard to, with respect to, respecting, relating to, on, touching on, dealing with, relevant to, with relevance to, connected with, in connection with, on the subject of, in the matter of, apropos, re
Used to indicate movement within a particular area.
example - she looked about the room
synonyms - around, round, throughout, over, through, all over, in all parts of, on every side of, encircling, surrounding
Used to express location in a particular place.
example - rugs were strewn about the hall
synonyms - around, in circulation, in existence, current, going on, prevailing, prevalent, widespread, pervasive, endemic, happening, in the air, abroad
adverb
Used to indicate movement within an area.
example - men were floundering about
synonyms - around, here and there, to and fro, back and forth, from place to place, hither and thither, in every direction, in all directions, abroad
Used to express location in a particular place.
example - there was a lot of flu about
synonyms - near, nearby, around, about the place, hereabouts, not far away, not far off, close by, in the vicinity, in the neighbourhood, at hand, within reach, on the doorstep, around the corner, just around the corner
(used with a number or quantity) approximately.
example - reduced by about 5 per cent
synonyms - approximately, roughly, around, round about, in the neighbourhood of, in the region of, in the area of, of the order of, something like
synonyms - greater than, more than, higher than, exceeding, in excess of, over, over and above, beyond, surpassing, upwards of
adverb
At a higher level or layer.
example - place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above
synonyms - overhead, at the top, on the top, at a higher place, on a higher place, high up, on high, up above, in the sky, up in the sky, high above one"s head, aloft, in the heavens, up in the heavens
synonyms - overseas, out of the country, in foreign parts, to foreign parts, in a foreign country, in a foreign land, to a foreign country, to a foreign land, over the sea, beyond the seas
In different directions; over a wide area.
example - millions of seeds are annually scattered abroad
synonyms - widely, far and wide, everywhere, here, there, and everywhere, in all directions
Out of doors.
example - few people ventured abroad from their warm houses
Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.
example - the two sisters were to accompany us to London
synonyms - go with, go along with, travel with, keep someone company, tag along with, partner, escort, chaperone, attend, follow, conduct, lead, take, show, see, guide, steer, usher, pilot, convoy, help, assist, show someone the way
Be present or occur at the same time as (something else)
example - the illness is often accompanied by nausea
synonyms - occur with, co-occur with, coincide with, coexist with, go with, go along with, go together with, go hand in hand with, appear with
Play a musical accompaniment for.
example - he would play his violin, and Mother used to accompany him on our organ
synonyms - back, play a musical accompaniment for, play with, play for, support
example - her visit could not be accounted a success
synonyms - consider, regard as, reckon, hold to be, think, think of as, look on as, view as, see as, take for, judge, adjudge, count, deem, rate, gauge, interpret as
Prepare or present a record an account of money given or received.
example - in order that he may be able to account accurately, the trustee should not mingle the trust property with other property
From one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.)
example - I ran across the street
synonyms - to the other side of, from one side of … to the other, over, throughout the expanse of, throughout the width of, covering, everywhere on, on all parts of
Expressing position or orientation in relation to (an area or passage)
example - they lived across the street from one another
synonyms - on the other side of, over, beyond, past
adverb
From one side to the other of a place, area, etc.
synonyms - to the other side of, from one side of … to the other, over, throughout the expanse of, throughout the width of, covering, everywhere on, on all parts of
Used to express position or orientation.
example - he looked across at me
synonyms - on the other side of, over, beyond, past
Referring to a crossword answer which reads horizontally.
synonyms - take action, take steps, take measures, take the initiative, move, make a move, react, do something, proceed, go ahead
Behave in the way specified.
example - they challenged a man who was seen acting suspiciously
synonyms - behave, function, react, perform
Take effect; have a particular effect.
example - blood samples are analysed to find out how the drug acts in the body
synonyms - affect, have an effect on, influence, exert influence on, work on, have an impact on, impact on, alter, change, modify, transform, condition, control
Perform a role in a play, film, or television.
example - she acted in her first professional role at the age of six
synonyms - perform, play, play a part, take part, be an actor, be an actress, be one of the cast, appear
A written law passed by Parliament, Congress, etc.A document attesting a legal transaction.The recorded decisions or proceedings of a committee or an academic body.
Pursuing an occupation or activity at a particular place or in a particular way.
example - the artist was active in the 1920s
(of a thing) working; operative.
example - the old watermill was active until 1960
synonyms - operative, working, functioning, functional, operating, operational, in action, in operation, in force, live
Denoting a voice of verbs in which the subject is typically the person or thing performing the action and which can take a direct object (e.g. she loved him as opposed to the passive form he was loved).
example - Be ruthless with clutter, write in the active voice, place each idea into a sentence of its own, and lastly, get your punctuation right.
noun
An active form of a verb.
example - By the way, they discuss many different kinds of bias on the part of the news agency, not just choice between actives and passives.
A thermodynamic quantity representing the effective concentration of a particular component in a solution or other system, equal to its concentration multiplied by an activity coefficient.
Write the name and address of the intended recipient on (an envelope, letter, or parcel)
example - I addressed my letter to him personally
synonyms - label, direct, inscribe, superscribe
Speak to (a person or an assembly)
example - she addressed the open-air meeting
synonyms - talk to, give a talk to, give an address to, speak to, make a speech to, lecture, give a lecture to, hold forth to, give a discourse to, give a dissertation to, give an oration to, declaim to
Think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem)
example - a fundamental problem has still to be addressed
synonyms - attend to, tackle, see to, deal with, confront, grapple with, attack, buckle down to, get to grips with, embark on, settle down to, direct one"s attention to, turn to, get down to, concentrate on, focus on, apply oneself to, devote oneself to
Take up one"s stance and prepare to hit (the ball)
example - ensure that your weight is evenly spread when you address the ball
example - the Home Office finally admitted that several prisoners had been injured
synonyms - acknowledge, confess, reveal, make known, disclose, divulge, make public, avow, declare, profess, own up to, make a clean breast of, bring into the open, bring to light, give away, blurt out, leak
Allow (someone) to enter a place.
example - old-age pensioners are admitted free to the museum
synonyms - let in, allow entry, permit entry, grant entrance to, give right of entry to, give access to, give admission to, accept, take in, usher in, show in, receive, welcome
Accept as valid.
example - the courts can refuse to admit police evidence which has been illegally obtained
Allow the possibility of.
example - the need to inform him was too urgent to admit of further delay
synonyms - allow, permit, authorize, sanction, condone, indulge, agree to, accede to, approve of
synonyms - move forward, proceed, move along, press on, push on, push forward, make progress, make headway, forge on, forge ahead, gain ground, approach, come closer, move closer, move nearer, draw nearer, near
Make or cause to make progress.
example - our knowledge is advancing all the time
synonyms - promote, further, forward, help, aid, assist, facilitate, boost, strengthen, improve, make better, benefit, foster, cultivate, encourage, support, back
Put forward (a theory or suggestion)
example - the hypothesis I wish to advance in this article
synonyms - put forward, present, come up with, submit, suggest, propose, introduce, put up, offer, proffer, adduce, moot
Lend (money) to (someone)
example - the building society advanced them a loan
synonyms - lend, loan, credit, pay in advance, supply on credit
noun
A forward movement.
example - the rebels" advance on Madrid was well under way
synonyms - progress, headway, moving forward, forward movement
A development or improvement.
example - advances in engineering techniques
synonyms - breakthrough, development, step forward, step in the right direction, leap, quantum leap, find, finding, discovery, invention, success
An amount of money paid before it is due or for work only partly completed.
example - the author was paid a £250,000 advance
synonyms - down payment, advance against royalty, deposit, retainer, prepayment, front money, money up front
An approach made to someone with the aim of initiating sexual or amorous relations.
example - her tutor made advances to her
synonyms - sexual approaches, overtures, moves
adjective
Done, sent, or supplied beforehand.
example - advance notice
synonyms - preliminary, leading, forward, foremost, at the fore, sent ahead, sent on ahead, first, exploratory, explorative, pilot, vanguard, test, trial
example - the team developed advanced techniques for measuring and controlling the noise of the submarines
synonyms - state-of-the-art, new, modern, up to date, up to the minute, the newest, the latest, recently developed, newly discovered, newfangled, ultra-modern, futuristic
Far on or ahead in development or progress.
example - negotiations are at an advanced stage
(of a clock or watch) showing a time ahead of the correct time.
Offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
example - I advised him to go home
synonyms - counsel, give counsel, give counselling, give guidance, guide, make recommendations, offer suggestions, offer opinions, give hints, give tips, give pointers, direct, give direction, give directions, instruct, give instruction, illuminate, educate
synonyms - affect, influence, exert influence on, act on, work on, condition, touch, interact with, have an impact on, impact on, take hold of, attack, infect, strike, strike at, hit
example - the offender was arrested shortly afterwards
synonyms - later, later on, subsequently, then, after, after that, after this, following that, following this, at a later date, at a later time, next, eventually, after a period of time, in due course
synonyms - opposed to, in opposition to, hostile to, averse to, antagonistic towards, inimical to, unsympathetic to, resistant to, at odds with, in disagreement with, contra
In anticipation of and preparation for (a problem or difficulty)
example - he gritted his teeth against the pain
synonyms - in case of, as provision for, in provision for, in preparation for, in anticipation of, in expectation of
In or into physical contact with (something), so as to be supported by or collide with it.
example - she stood with her back against the door
synonyms - touching, in contact with, close up to, up against, abutting, on, adjacent to
In conceptual contrast to.
example - the benefits must be weighed against the costs
synonyms - against, in opposition to, contrary to, at variance with, in defiance of, in contravention of, contrarily, contrariwise, conversely
example - I completely agree with your recent editorial
synonyms - concur, be of the same mind, be of the same opinion, see eye to eye, be in sympathy, sympathize, be united, be as one man, accord
Say that one will do something which has been suggested by another person.
example - she had agreed to go and see a movie with him
synonyms - consent, assent, accede
Be consistent with.
example - your body language does not agree with what you are saying
synonyms - match, match up, accord, correspond, conform, coincide, fit, tally, harmonize, be in harmony, be in agreement, be consistent, be compatible, be consonant, be congruous, be in tune, equate, be equivalent, dovetail, chime, correlate, be parallel
(of food, conditions, etc.) be healthy or appropriate for (someone)
example - she"s eaten something that didn"t agree with her
synonyms - be agreeable to, be good for, be healthy for, be acceptable to, suit
example - he saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid
synonyms - assistance, support
A grant of subsidy or tax to a king or queen.
example - In 1678, he spoke in favour of giving an aid to the king, and the following month obtained a commission for raising an independent company of foot, and was appointed governor of Bridlington.
verb
Help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something.
example - women were aided in childbirth by midwives
synonyms - help, assist, abet, come to the aid of, give assistance to, lend a hand to, be of service to
example - aim the camcorder at some suitable object
synonyms - point, direct, train, sight, focus, level, line up, position
Have the intention of achieving.
example - the programme will aim at deepening understanding
synonyms - work towards, be after, set one"s sights on, try for, strive for, pursue, seek, aspire to, endeavour to achieve, have in view, have designs on, wish for, want
noun
A purpose or intention; a desired outcome.
example - our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline
synonyms - objective, object, goal, end, target, grail, holy grail, design, desire, desired result, intention, intent, plan, purpose, idea, point, object of the exercise
A colourless volatile flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
example - it is an offence to drive if you have more than 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
example - his alcoholic daughter was the cause of his anxiety
noun
A person suffering from alcoholism.
example - The vast majority of amnesic patients are chronic alcoholics, suffering from Korsakoff"s syndrome.
synonyms - dipsomaniac, drunk, drunkard, hard drinker, heavy drinker, serious drinker, problem drinker, drinker, alcohol-abuser, alcohol addict, person with a drink problem
Used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing.
example - all the people I met
synonyms - each of, each one of the, every one of the, every single one of the
adverb
Completely.
example - dressed all in black
synonyms - completely, fully, entirely, totally, wholly, absolutely, utterly, outright, thoroughly, altogether, quite, in every respect, in all respects, without reservation, without exception
(in games) used after a number to indicate an equal score.
example - the dissident was allowed to leave the country
synonyms - permit, let, authorize, give someone permission to, give authorization to, give leave to, sanction, grant, grant someone the right, license, empower, enable, entitle, qualify
Give the necessary time or opportunity for.
example - they agreed to a ceasefire to allow talks with the government
Admit the truth of; concede.
example - he allowed that the penalty appeared too harsh for the crime
synonyms - nearly, just about, about, more or less, practically, virtually, all but, as good as, next to, close to, near, nigh on, not far from, not far off, to all intents and purposes, approaching, bordering on, verging on, nearing
synonyms - by that time, by this time, by now, by then, thus far, so far, hitherto, before, before now, before then, previously, earlier, earlier on, until now, until then, up to now, up to then
Used after a word or phrase to express impatience.
example - a brilliant linguist, he was also interested in botany
synonyms - too, as well, besides, in addition, additionally, furthermore, further, moreover, into the bargain, on top, on top of that, over and above that, what"s more, to boot, else, then, equally
example - although the sun was shining it wasn"t that warm
synonyms - in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding the fact that, notwithstanding that, even though, even if, for all that, while, whilst
synonyms - every time, each time, at all times, all the time, on every occasion, on all occasions, consistently, invariably, without fail, without exception, regularly, repeatedly, habitually, unfailingly, infallibly, inevitably
As a last resort; failing all else.
example - if the marriage doesn"t work out, we can always get divorced
synonyms - as a last resort, whatever the circumstances, no matter what, in any event, in any case, come what may
synonyms - astonished, astounded, staggered, surprised, startled, stunned, thunderstruck, aghast, taken aback, confounded, dumbfounded, stupefied, dazed, nonplussed, dumbstruck, open-mouthed, agape, lost for words, at a loss for words, speechless, wide-eyed, awed, awestruck, wonderstruck, filled with astonishment, filled with amazement, filled with awe, filled with wonder
example - He must have realized that trying to analyse someone who was not ill and not asking for help was a futile exercise from the patient"s point of view, though not from his own.
The space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
example - in any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle
A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem.
example - discussing the problems from every conceivable angle
synonyms - perspective, way of looking at something, point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, position, side, aspect, slant, direction, approach, outlook, light
Each of the four cardinal points of a chart, from which the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses extend anticlockwise respectively.
example - The horary chart had fixed signs on all four angles.
Angle iron or a similar constructional material made of another metal.
example - the supporting frame is usually of aluminium angle bolted together
verb
Direct or incline at an angle.
example - he angled his chair so that he could watch her
A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.
example - wild animals adapt badly to a caged life
synonyms - animal, beast, brute
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of animals.
example - the evolution of animal life
Relating to or denoting the pole or extremity of an embryo that contains the more active cytoplasm in the early stages of development.
example - In a similar fashion, the final stage of animal cytokinesis is based on de novo formation of the plasma membrane via the interdigitating microtubules known as the midbody.
Make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
example - the President"s office announced that the siege would be lifted
synonyms - make public, make known, report, issue a statement about, declare, state, set forth, give out, put out, post, notify, give notice of, publicize, broadcast, publish, advertise, circulate, proclaim, promulgate, trumpet, noise abroad
synonyms - irritate, vex, make angry, make cross, anger, exasperate, irk, gall, pique, put out, displease, get someone"s back up, put someone"s back up, antagonize, get on someone"s nerves, rub up the wrong way, ruffle, ruffle someone"s feathers, make someone"s hackles rise, raise someone"s hackles
Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
example - she was extremely anxious about her exams
synonyms - worried, concerned, apprehensive, fearful, uneasy, ill at ease, perturbed, troubled, disquieted, bothered, disturbed, distressed, fretful, fretting, agitated, in a state of agitation, nervous, in a state of nerves, edgy, on edge, tense, overwrought, worked up, keyed up, strung out, jumpy, afraid, worried sick, with one"s stomach in knots, with one"s heart in one"s mouth, on pins and needles, stressed, under stress, in suspense, flurried
Very eager or concerned to do something or for something to happen.
example - the company was anxious to avoid any trouble
Used to confirm or support a point or idea just mentioned.
example - I told you, it"s all right, and anyway, it was my fault
synonyms - anyway, in any case, in any event, at any rate, at all events, no matter what, regardless
Used to end a conversation, to change the subject, or to resume a subject after interruption.
example - ‘Anyway, Dot, I must dash.’
Used to indicate that something happened or will happen in spite of something else.
example - nobody invited Miss Honey to sit down but she sat down anyway
synonyms - in spite of everything, in spite of that, nonetheless, even so, however, but, still, yet, though, be that as it may, for all that, despite everything, despite that, after everything, having said that, that said, just the same, all the same, at the same time, in any event, come what may, at any rate, notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow
Express regret for something that one has done wrong.
example - I must apologize for disturbing you like this
synonyms - say sorry, express regret, be apologetic, make an apology, ask forgiveness, beg forgiveness, beg someone"s forgiveness, ask for pardon, beg pardon, beg someone"s pardon
example - the child nodded, apparently content with the promise
synonyms - seemingly, evidently, it seems, it seems that, it would seem, it would seem that, it appears, it appears that, it would appear, it would appear that, as far as one knows, by all accounts, so it seems
example - police are appealing for information about the incident
synonyms - ask earnestly, ask urgently, request earnestly, request urgently, make an earnest request, make an urgent request, call, make a plea, plead, beg
Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
example - he said he would appeal against the conviction
Be attractive or interesting.
example - the range of topics will appeal to youngsters
synonyms - attract, be attractive to, interest, be of interest to, please, take someone"s fancy, charm, engage, fascinate, intrigue, tempt, entice, allure, beguile, lure, invite, draw, whet someone"s appetite
noun
A serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.
example - his mother made an appeal for the return of the ring
An application to a higher court for a decision to be reversed.
example - he has 28 days in which to lodge an appeal
Come into sight; become visible or noticeable, especially without apparent cause.
example - smoke appeared on the horizon
synonyms - become visible, come into view, come into sight, materialize, take shape
Seem; give the impression of being.
example - she appeared not to know what was happening
synonyms - seem, look, give the impression of being, have the air of being, have the appearance of being, come across as being, look as though one is, look to be, strike someone as
example - she feels that he does not appreciate her
synonyms - value, respect, prize, cherish, treasure, admire, hold in high regard, hold in esteem, rate highly, think highly of, think much of, have a high opinion of, set store by, set great store by
Understand (a situation) fully; grasp the full implications of.
example - they failed to appreciate the pressure he was under
synonyms - acknowledge, recognize, realize, know
Rise in value or price.
example - the dollar appreciated against the euro by 15 per cent
synonyms - increase, gain, grow, build up, rise, go up, mount, inflate, escalate, soar, rocket
Come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.
example - the train approached the main line
synonyms - proceed towards, come towards, go towards, advance towards, go near, go nearer, come near, come nearer, draw near, draw nearer, come close, come closer, go close, go closer, draw close, draw closer, move near, move nearer, edge near, edge nearer, near, draw near
Speak to (someone) for the first time about a proposal or request.
example - the department had been approached about funding
synonyms - speak to, talk to, make conversation with, engage in conversation
Start to deal with (a situation or problem) in a certain way.
example - one must approach the matter with caution
synonyms - set about, tackle, begin, start, commence, embark on, make a start on, address oneself to, undertake, get down to, launch into, go about, get to grips with
noun
A way of dealing with a situation or problem.
example - we need a whole new approach to the job
synonyms - attitude, slant, perspective, point of view, viewpoint, outlook, line of attack, line of action
An initial proposal or request made to someone.
example - the landowner made an approach to the developer
synonyms - accept, agree to, consent to, assent to, acquiesce in, concur in, accede to, give one"s blessing to, bless, give one"s seal of approval to, give one"s stamp of approval to, rubber-stamp, say yes to
Prove; show.
example - he approved himself ripe for military command
Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly.
example - a journey of approximately two hours
synonyms - roughly, about, around, just about, round about, or so, or thereabouts, more or less, in the neighbourhood of, in the region of, in the area of, in the vicinity of, of the order of, something like, or thereabouts, give or take, give or take a few, in round numbers, rounded down, rounded up
Exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way.
example - the two men started arguing in a local pub
synonyms - quarrel, disagree, row, squabble, bicker, fight, wrangle, dispute, feud, have a row, bandy words, have words, cross swords, lock horns, be at each other"s throats
An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
example - I"ve had an argument with my father
synonyms - quarrel, disagreement, squabble, fight, difference of opinion, dispute, wrangle, clash, altercation, feud, dissension, war of words, contretemps, exchange of views
A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory.
example - there is a strong argument for submitting a formal appeal
synonyms - reasoning, line of reasoning, logic, case
An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value. For example, in the expression y = F(x₁, x₂), the arguments of the function F are x₁ and x₂, and the value is y.
example - Abel"s theorem states that any such sum can be expressed as a fixed number p of these integrals, with integration arguments that are algebraic functions of the original arguments.
Any of the noun phrases in a clause that are related directly to the verb, typically the subject, direct object, and indirect object.
example - It does not contain a semantic predicate, either, because the anaphor is not an argument of the verb.
(of a problem, opportunity, or situation) emerge; become apparent.
example - new difficulties had arisen
synonyms - come to light, become apparent, make an appearance, appear, emerge, crop up, turn up, come about, surface, spring up, enter into the picture
Get or stand up.
example - he arose at 9.30
synonyms - stand up, rise, get to one"s feet, get up, jump up, leap up, spring up
synonyms - weapons, weapons of war, weaponry, firearms, guns, ordnance, cannon, artillery, armaments, munitions, instruments of war, war machines, military supplies, materiel
Distinctive emblems or devices originally borne on shields in battle and now forming the heraldic insignia of families, corporations, or countries.
synonyms - on every side, on all sides, in all directions, throughout, all over, all over the place, everywhere, about, here and there
So as to face in the opposite direction.
example - Guy seized her by the shoulders and turned her around
synonyms - in the opposite direction, in the reverse direction, to face the other way, backwards, to the rear
In or to many places throughout a locality.
example - word got around that he was on the verge of retirement
Aimlessly or unsystematically; here and there.
example - one of them was glancing nervously around
synonyms - from place to place, around, about, to and fro, hither and thither, back and forth, in all directions, from pillar to post
Present, living, in the vicinity, or in active use.
example - there was no one around
synonyms - nearby, near, about, close by, close, at hand, close at hand, in the vicinity, in the neighbourhood, on the doorstep, round the corner, just round the corner, within reach, within easy reach, at close range, hard by
(used with a number or quantity) approximately.
example - software costs would be around £1,500
synonyms - approximately, about, round about, roughly, in the region of, something like, in the area of, in the neighbourhood of, of the order of, or so, or thereabouts, there or thereabouts, more or less, give or take a few, plus or minus a few
preposition
On every side of.
example - the palazzo is built around a courtyard
synonyms - on every side of, on all sides of, about, circling, encircling, surrounding, encompassing, framing
In or to many places throughout (a community or locality)
example - cycling around the village
synonyms - all over, about, here and there in, everywhere in, in all parts of, to all parts of
So as to pass (a place or object) in a curved or approximately circular route.
example - he walked around the airfield
So as to encircle or embrace (someone or something)
example - he put his arm around her
synonyms - on every side of, on all sides of, about, circling, encircling, surrounding, encompassing, framing
Seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.
example - the police arrested him for possession of marijuana
synonyms - apprehend, take into custody, seize, take in, take prisoner, detain, put in jail, throw in jail
Stop or check (progress or a process)
example - the spread of the disease can be arrested
synonyms - stop, halt, end, bring to a standstill, check, block, hinder, hamper, delay, hold up, hold back, restrict, limit, interrupt, prevent, obstruct, inhibit, impede, interfere with, thwart, balk, curb, put a brake on, slow, slow down, retard, nip in the bud
Reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey.
example - we arrived at his house and knocked at the door
synonyms - come, get here, get there, reach one"s destination, make it, appear, put in an appearance, make an appearance, come on the scene, come up, approach, enter, present oneself, turn up, be along, come along, materialize
(of an event or a particular moment) happen or come.
example - we will be in touch with them when the time arrives
synonyms - happen, occur, take place, come about, transpire, ensue, present itself, crop up
Reach (a conclusion or decision)
example - they arrived at the same conclusion
synonyms - achieve, attain, reach, gain, accomplish
(of a baby) be born.
example - he will feel jealous when a new baby arrives
Achieve success or recognition.
synonyms - succeed, achieve success, be successful, be a success, do well, get ahead, reach the top, make good, prosper, flourish, thrive, advance, triumph, be victorious, break through, become famous, achieve recognition
The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
example - the art of the Renaissance
synonyms - fine art, artwork, creative activity
The various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
example - the visual arts
Subjects of study primarily concerned with human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects)
example - the belief that the arts and sciences were incompatible
A skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice.
Used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something.
example - go as fast as you can
conjunction
Used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is taking place.
example - Frank watched him as he ambled through the crowd
synonyms - while, just as, even as, at the time that, at the same time that, at the moment that, during the time that, just when
Used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done.
example - they can do as they wish
synonyms - in the way that, in the same way that, the way, the same way, in the manner that, in the same manner that
Because; since.
example - I must stop now as I have to go out
synonyms - because, since, seeing that, seeing as, considering that, on account of the fact that, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that
Even though.
example - sweet as he is, he doesn"t pay his bills
synonyms - although, though, even if, even though, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding the fact that, notwithstanding that, for all that, while, whilst, albeit, however
preposition
Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has.
example - it came as a shock
synonyms - in the guise of, with the appearance of, in the character of, so as to appear to be
Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.
example - the committee must assess the relative importance of the issues
synonyms - evaluate, judge, gauge, rate, estimate, appraise, form an opinion of, check out, form an impression of, make up one"s mind about, get the measure of, determine, weigh up, analyse
Help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.
example - a senior academic would assist him in his work
synonyms - help, aid, abet, lend a hand to, lend a helping hand to, give assistance to, be of use to, oblige, accommodate, serve, be of service to, do someone a service, do someone a favour, do someone a good turn, bail someone out, come to someone"s rescue
noun
An act of giving help, typically by providing money.
example - the budget must have an assist from tax policies
example - topics which assume detailed knowledge of local events
synonyms - presume, suppose, take it, take for granted, take as read, take it as given, presuppose, conjecture, surmise, conclude, come to the conclusion, deduce, infer, draw the inference, reckon, reason, guess, imagine, think, fancy, suspect, expect, accept, believe, be of the opinion, understand, be given to understand, gather, glean
Take or begin to have (power or responsibility)
example - he assumed full responsibility for all organizational work
synonyms - accept, shoulder, bear, undertake, take on, take up, take on oneself, manage, handle, deal with, get to grips with, turn one"s hand to
Begin to have (a specified quality, appearance, or extent)
example - militant activity had assumed epidemic proportions
Make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult)
example - she attempted a comeback in 2001
synonyms - try, strive, aim, venture, endeavour, seek, set out, do one"s best, do all one can, do one"s utmost, make an effort, make every effort, spare no effort, give one"s all, take it on oneself
noun
An effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.
example - the whole sales force attended the conference
synonyms - be present at, be at, be there at, sit in on, take part in
Deal with.
example - he muttered that he had business to attend to
synonyms - deal with, cope with, see to, address, manage, organize, orchestrate, make arrangements for, sort out, handle, take care of, take charge of, take responsibility for, take in hand, take forward, take up, undertake, tackle, give one"s attention to, apply oneself to
Escort and wait on (a member of royalty or other important person)
example - Her Royal Highness was attended by Mrs Jane Stevens
A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.
example - he was questioned on his attitude to South Africa
synonyms - point of view, view, viewpoint, vantage point, frame of mind, way of thinking, way of looking at things, school of thought, outlook, angle, slant, perspective, reaction, stance, standpoint, position, inclination, orientation, approach
Truculent or uncooperative behaviour.
The orientation of an aircraft or spacecraft, relative to the direction of travel.
example - Although the pilot cannot deliberately overshoot the attitude limitation, the aircraft can.
Able to be used or obtained; at someone"s disposal.
example - refreshments will be available all afternoon
synonyms - obtainable, accessible, to be had, ready for use, at hand, to hand, at one"s disposal, at one"s fingertips, within easy reach, handy, convenient
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, in particular the mode, median, or (most commonly) the mean, which is calculated by dividing the sum of the values in the set by their number.
example - the proportion of over-60s is above the EU average of 19 per cent
synonyms - mean, median, mode, midpoint, centre
The apportionment of financial liability resulting from loss of or damage to a ship or its cargo.
example - Particular average signifies the damage or partial loss happening to the ship, or cargo, or freight.
adjective
Constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
example - the average temperature in May was 4°C below normal
synonyms - mean, median, medial, middle
verb
Amount to or achieve as an average rate or amount over a period of time; mean.
To or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing.
example - she landed badly, and crawled away
synonyms - aside, off, to one side
Into an appropriate place for storage or safekeeping.
example - he put away the pistol
synonyms - at a distance, apart, isolated
Into non-existence.
example - Marie felt her distress ebbing away
synonyms - elsewhere, abroad, not at home, not here, gone, absent
Constantly, persistently, or continuously.
example - there was Morrissey crooning away
adjective
(of a sports fixture) played at the opponents" ground.
example - tomorrow night"s away game at Leicester
noun
An away match or win.
example - It certainly will prove a stark contrast to recent league aways the Hatters have enjoyed at the likes of Molineux, Maine Road and Hillsborough.