Frozen water, a brittle transparent crystalline solid.
example - she scraped the ice off the windscreen
synonyms - frozen water
An ice cream, ice lolly, or portion of water ice.
example - Oh, and there"s treacle tart or very creamy home-made ices for pudding.
synonyms - ice cream
Diamonds.
verb
Decorate (a cake or biscuit) with icing.
example - If they can"t wait long enough to ice fairy cakes, have some extra that can be eaten immediately.
synonyms - cover with icing, glaze
Clinch (something such as a victory or deal).
Kill.
synonyms - murder, cause the death of, end the life of, take the life of, do away with, make away with, assassinate, do to death, eliminate, terminate, dispatch, finish off, put to death, execute
Establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.
example - the judge ordered that the girl should not be identified
synonyms - recognize, single out, pick out, spot, point out, pinpoint, pin down, put one"s finger on, put a name to, name, place, know, know again, know by sight, discern, distinguish, discover, find, locate
Associate someone or something closely with; regard as having strong links with.
example - he was equivocal about being identified too closely with the peace movement
synonyms - associate, link, connect, couple, relate, bracket, think of together
A transformation that leaves an object unchanged.An element of a set which, if combined with another element by a specified binary operation, leaves that element unchanged.
example - Any object, indeed any molecule, will contain at least one of these symmetry elements - the operation C 1 known as the identity operation - a rotation of 360°, the equivalent of doing nothing.
The equality of two expressions for all values of the quantities expressed by letters, or an equation expressing this, e.g. (x + 1)² = x² + 2x + 1.
(introducing a conditional clause) on the condition or supposition that; in the event that.
example - if you have a complaint, write to the director
synonyms - on condition that, provided, provided that, providing, providing that, presuming, presuming that, supposing, supposing that, assuming, assuming that, on the assumption that, allowing, allowing that, as long as, given that, with the provision that, with the proviso that, on the understanding that, with the understanding that, if and only if, contingent on, in the event that, allowing that
Despite the possibility that; no matter whether.
example - if it takes me seven years, I shall do it
(often used in indirect questions) whether.
example - he asked if we would like some coffee
synonyms - whether, whether or not
Expressing a polite request.
example - if I could just use the phone, I"ll get a taxi
Expressing an opinion.
example - that"s a jolly long walk, if you don"t mind my saying so
Expressing surprise or regret.
example - well, if it isn"t Frank!
(with implied reservation) and perhaps not.
example - the new leaders have little if any control
noun
A condition or supposition.
example - there are so many ifs and buts in the policy
synonyms - uncertainty, doubt, lack of certainty, hesitation, vagueness
Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
example - he ignored her outraged question
synonyms - disregard, take no notice of, pay no attention to, pay no heed to, pass over, shut one"s eyes to, be oblivious to, turn a blind eye to, turn a deaf ear to, brush aside, shrug off, push aside, never mind
synonyms - straight away, at once, right away, right now, instantly, now, directly, promptly, forthwith, that minute, this minute, that very minute, this very minute, that instant, this instant, there and then, here and now, in a flash, without delay, without hesitation, without further ado, post-haste
Indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference.
example - salesmen who use jargon to imply superior knowledge
synonyms - insinuate, suggest, hint, intimate, implicate, say indirectly, indicate, give someone to understand, give someone to believe, convey the impression, signal
synonyms - make an impression on, have an impact on, influence, affect, leave a mark on, move, stir, rouse, excite, inspire, galvanize
Make a mark or design on (an object) using a stamp or seal.
example - the company should impress the cards with a stamp
Fix an idea in the mind of (someone)
example - nobody impressed on me the need to save
synonyms - emphasize to, stress to, bring home to, establish in someone"s mind, fix deeply in someone"s mind, instil in, inculcate in, drum into, knock into, drive into, din into, ingrain in, leave in no doubt
Apply (an electric current or potential) from an external source.
example - At this point the capacitor is fully charged and it carries the full impressed voltage.
noun
An act of making an impression or mark.
example - bluish marks made by the impress of his fingers
Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.
example - I"m living in London
synonyms - inside, within, in the middle of, within the bounds of, within the confines of
Expressing a period of time during which an event happens or a situation remains the case.
example - they met in 1885
synonyms - during, in the course of, in the time of, over
Expressing the length of time before a future event is expected to happen.
example - I"ll see you in fifteen minutes
synonyms - after, at the end of, following, subsequent to
(often followed by a noun without a determiner) expressing a state or condition.
example - to be in love
Expressing inclusion or involvement.
example - I read it in a book
Indicating someone"s occupation or profession.
example - she works in publishing
Indicating the language or medium used.
example - say it in French
As an integral part of (an activity)
example - in planning public expenditure it is better to be prudent
Expressing a value as a proportion of (a whole)
example - a local income tax running at six pence in the pound
synonyms - to, per, every, each
adverb
Expressing movement with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else.
example - come in
synonyms - inside, indoors, into the interior, into the building, into the house, into the room, within
Expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something.
example - we were locked in
Expressing arrival.
example - the train got in very late
(of the tide) rising or at its highest level.
example - The tide was in, and the breakers were a good twenty feet high when they hit the harbour wall.
synonyms - high, at its highest level, rising
adjective
Present at one"s home or office.
example - we knocked at the door but there was no one in
synonyms - present, home, at home
Fashionable.
synonyms - fashionable, in fashion, in vogue, voguish, stylish, in style, popular, up to date, bang up to date, up to the minute, modern, modish, trendsetting, chic
(of the ball in tennis and similar games) landing within the designated playing area.
example - Before I even came off the pick, I felt the shot was in.
Batting.
example - which side is in?
noun
A position of influence with someone powerful or famous.
Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.
example - it was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks
synonyms - as expected, to be sure, in fact, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in truth, truly, actually, really, in reality, as it happened, as it happens, certainly, surely, for sure, undeniably, veritably, nay, if truth be told, you could say
Used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point.
example - the idea is attractive to many men and indeed to many women
Used in a response to express interest, surprise, or contempt.
example - ‘A ghost indeed! I"ve never heard anything so silly.’
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.
example - the influence of television violence
synonyms - effect, impact
Electrical or magnetic induction.
example - When the twentieth century began we knew of only two types of natural force: gravitation and the intertwined influence of electricity and magnetism.
verb
Have an influence on.
example - government regulations can influence behaviour, but often without changing underlying values and motivations
synonyms - affect, have an effect on, exert influence on
example - initially, he thought the new concept was nonsense
synonyms - at first, at the start, at the outset, at the beginning, in the beginning, to begin with, to start with, originally, in the early stages, in the first instance
synonyms - guiltless, guilt-free, not guilty, blameless, not to blame, in the clear, unimpeachable, irreproachable, above suspicion, beyond criticism, without fault, faultless
Not responsible for or directly involved in an event yet suffering its consequences.
Known or done by someone within a group or organization.
example - they were accused of selling shares while in possession of inside information
synonyms - confidential, classified, restricted, reserved, privileged, private, internal, secret, top secret, exclusive, off the record, not for publication
preposition
Situated with the boundaries or confines of.
synonyms - inside, within, in the middle of, within the bounds of, within the confines of
In less than (the period of time specified)
example - the oven will have paid for itself inside 18 months
Demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.
example - she insisted on carrying her own bag
synonyms - stand firm, be firm, stand one"s ground, make a stand, stand up for oneself, be resolute, be determined, show determination, hold on, hold out, be emphatic, not take no for an answer, brook no refusal
synonyms - example, occasion, occurrence, case, representative case, typical case, case in point, illustration, specimen, sample, exemplar, exemplification
verb
Cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example.
example - I instanced Bob as someone whose commitment had certainly got things done
synonyms - cite, quote, refer to, make reference to, mention, allude to, adduce, give, give as an example, point to, point out
Introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy)
example - the state instituted a national lottery
synonyms - set in motion, put in motion, get under way, get going, get off the ground, get in operation, start, begin, initiate, launch, lay the foundations of, lay the first stone of, sow the seeds of, set up, inaugurate, found, establish, put in place, organize, get working, get functioning, activate, actuate, generate, cause, bring about
Appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric.
example - his sons were instituted to the priesthood
synonyms - install, instate, induct, invest, inaugurate, introduce, admit into office, swear in, initiate
An arrangement by which a company or the state undertakes to provide a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a specified premium.
example - many new borrowers take out insurance against unemployment or sickness
Have (a course of action) as one"s purpose or intention; plan.
example - the company intends to cut 400 jobs
synonyms - plan, mean, have every intention, have the intention, have in mind, have in view, have plans, aim, propose, aspire, hope, expect, be looking, be going, be resolved, have resolved, be determined, have set out, purpose, be plotting
Design or destine something for a particular purpose.
example - this one-roomed cottage was intended to accommodate a family
synonyms - plan, mean, have every intention, have the intention, have in mind, have in view, have plans, aim, propose, aspire, hope, expect, be looking, be going, be resolved, have resolved, be determined, have set out, purpose, be plotting
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.
example - the guide is also available on the internet
Stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process)
example - the buzzer interrupted his thoughts
synonyms - cut in, cut in on, break in, break in on, barge in, barge in on, intrude, intrude on, interfere, interfere with, intervene, intervene in, chip in
Break the continuity of (a line or surface)
example - the coastal plain is interrupted by chains of large lagoons
Expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else.
example - cover the bowl and put it into the fridge
synonyms - infatuated with, besotted with, smitten with, in love with, head over heels in love with, hopelessly in love with, obsessed with, enamoured of, very attracted to, very taken with, devoted to, charmed by, captivated by, enchanted by, enthralled by, bewitched by, beguiled by, under someone"s spell
Expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something makes physical contact with something else.
example - he crashed into a parked car
Indicating a route by which someone or something may arrive at a particular destination.
example - the narrow road which led down into the village
synonyms - enthusiastic about, interested in, passionate about, fascinated by
Indicating the direction towards which someone or something is turned when confronting something else.
example - with the wind blowing into your face
Indicating an object of attention or interest.
example - a clearer insight into what is involved
Expressing a change of state.
example - a peaceful protest which turned into a violent confrontation
Expressing the result of an action.
example - they forced the club into a humiliating special general meeting
Expressing division.
example - three into twelve goes four
(of a person) taking a lively and active interest in (something)
Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.
example - police are investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang
synonyms - inquire into, look into, go into, look over, probe, explore, scrutinize, conduct an investigation into, conduct an inquiry into, make inquiries about, try to get to the bottom of
A strong, hard magnetic silvery-grey metal, the chemical element of atomic number 26, much used as a material for construction and manufacturing, especially in the form of steel.Used figuratively as a symbol or type of firmness, strength, or resistance.
example - This shining metal was not raw iron but hard steel, which bent the softer wrought-iron blades of the Gauls.
synonyms - made of iron
A tool or implement now or originally made of iron.