synonyms - thing, article, item, piece, device, gadget, entity, body
A person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed.
example - disease became the object of investigation
synonyms - target, butt, focus, recipient, victim
A noun or noun phrase governed by an active transitive verb or by a preposition.
example - in Gaelic the word order is verb, subject, object
A data construct that provides a description of anything known to a computer (such as a processor or a piece of code) and defines its method of operation.
example - the interface treats most items, including cells, graphs, and buttons, as objects
verb
Say something to express one"s opposition to or disagreement with something.
example - residents object to the volume of traffic
synonyms - protest, protest against, lodge a protest, lodge a protest against, express objections, raise objections, express objections to, raise objections to, express disapproval, express disapproval of, express disagreement, express disagreement with, oppose, be in opposition, be in opposition to, take exception, take exception to, take issue, take issue with, take a stand against, have a problem, have a problem with, argue, argue against, remonstrate, remonstrate against, make a fuss, make a fuss about, quarrel with, disapprove, disapprove of, condemn, draw the line, draw the line at, demur, mind, complain, complain about, moan, moan about, grumble, grumble about, grouse, grouse about, cavil, cavil at, quibble, quibble about
Fulfil or comply with (a social, legal, ethical, or religious obligation)
example - a tribunal must observe the principles of natural justice
synonyms - comply with, abide by, keep, obey, adhere to, conform to, heed, honour, respect, be heedful of, pay attention to, follow, acquiesce in, consent to, accept, defer to, fulfil, stand by
example - something vital must have occasioned this visit
synonyms - cause, give rise to, bring about, result in, lead to, prompt, provoke, evoke, elicit, call forth, produce, create, arouse, make, make for, generate, engender, originate, effect, bring on, induce, precipitate, stir up, inspire, spark off, trigger, breed
At infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.
example - we met up occasionally for a drink
synonyms - sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on
Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole.
Expressing the relationship between a scale or measure and a value.
example - an increase of 5%
Indicating an association between two entities, typically one of belonging, in which the first is the head of the phrase and the second is something associated with it.
example - the son of a friend
synonyms - by, made by, done by, carried out by, caused by, from, in, of
Expressing the relationship between a direction and a point of reference.
example - north of Watford
Expressing the relationship between a general category or type and the thing being specified which belongs to such a category.
example - the city of Prague
Following a noun derived from or related to a verb.
example - The £10,000 prize is awarded to the person who, in the opinion of the jury, has made the greatest contribution to art in the previous 12 months.
Where the head of the phrase is a predicative adjective.
example - it was kind of you to ask
Indicating the relationship between a verb and an indirect object.
Indicating the material or substance constituting something.
example - the house was built of bricks
Expressing time in relation to the following hour.
example - it would be just a quarter of three in New York
example - the new offence of obtaining property by deception
synonyms - crime, illegal act, unlawful act, misdemeanour, breach of the law, infraction of the law, violation of the law, felony, wrongdoing, wrong, act of misconduct, misdeed, delinquency, peccadillo, sin, transgression, infringement, act of dereliction, shortcoming, fault, lapse
Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself.
example - 17 per cent of viewers said they had been offended by bad language
synonyms - hurt someone"s feelings, give offence to, affront, upset, displease, distress, hurt, wound, pain, injure, be an affront to, get someone"s back up, put someone"s back up, disgruntle, put out, annoy, anger, exasperate, irritate, vex, pique, gall, irk, provoke, rankle with, nettle, needle, peeve, tread on someone"s toes, ruffle, ruffle someone"s feathers, rub up the wrong way, make someone"s hackles rise, insult, humiliate, embarrass, mortify, scandalize, shock, outrage, spite
Commit an illegal act.
example - a small hard core of young criminals who offend again and again
synonyms - break the law, commit a crime, do wrong, sin, go astray, fall from grace, err, transgress
The series of services of prayers and psalms said (or chanted) daily by Catholic priests, members of religious orders, and other clergy.A service conducted daily as part of the office.
example - The Divine Office has always been faithfully kept by lay people - not just clergy, monks and nuns-for centuries.
The parts of a house given over to household work or to storage.
synonyms - frequently, many times, many a time, on many occasions, on numerous occasions, a lot, in many cases, in many instances, repeatedly, again and again, time and again, time and time again, time after time, over and over, over and over again, day in, day out, week in, week out, all the time, regularly, recurrently, continually, usually, habitually, commonly, generally, ordinarily, as often as not
synonyms - all right, right, right then, right you are, very well, yes, very good, fine, agreed
adjective
Satisfactory but not especially good.
synonyms - satisfactory, all right, fine, in order, acceptable, up to scratch, up to the mark, up to standard, up to par, competent
adverb
In a satisfactory manner or to a satisfactory extent.
synonyms - all right, fine, well, well enough, satisfactorily, passably, tolerably, acceptably
noun
An authorization or approval.
synonyms - authorization, approval, seal of approval, agreement, consent, assent, permission, endorsement, ratification, sanction, approbation, acquiescence, confirmation, blessing, leave, imprimatur
verb
Give approval to.
synonyms - authorize, approve, agree to, consent to, sanction, pass, ratify, endorse, allow, give something one"s consent, say yes to, accede to, give something one"s approval, give something the nod, rubber-stamp
Physically in contact with and supported by (a surface)
example - on the table was a water jug
Forming a distinctive or marked part of the surface of.
example - a scratch on her arm
Having (the thing mentioned) as a topic; about.
example - a book on careers
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
As a member of (a committee, jury, or other body)
example - they would be allowed to serve on committees
Having (the thing mentioned) as a target, aim, or focus.
example - five air raids on Schweinfurt
(often followed by a noun without a determiner) having (the thing mentioned) as a medium for transmitting or storing information.
example - put your ideas down on paper
In the course of (a journey)
example - he was on his way to see his mother
Indicating the day or part of a day during which an event takes place.
example - reported on September 26
Engaged in.
example - his attendant was out on errands
Regularly taking (a drug or medicine)
example - he is on morphine to relieve the pain
Paid for by.
example - the drinks are on me
Added to.
example - a few pence on the electricity bill is nothing compared with your security
adverb
Physically in contact with and supported by a surface.
example - make sure the lid is on
Indicating continuation of a movement or action.
example - she burbled on
synonyms - interminably, at length, for a long time, continuously, endlessly, ceaselessly, without a break, without a pause
(of an event) taking place or being presented.
example - what"s on at the May Festival
(of an electrical appliance or power supply) functioning.
example - they always left the lights on
synonyms - functioning, in operation, working, in use, operating
(of a performer) on stage.
example - His understudy had to go on for Act II.
noun
The leg side.
example - Playing a ball pitched on the off stump to the on side was satisfying.
synonyms - on one occasion, one time, one single time
At some time in the past; formerly.
example - Gran had once been a famous singer
synonyms - formerly, previously, in the past, at one time, at one point, once upon a time, on a former occasion, on one occasion, one time, in one case, time was when, in days gone by, in times gone by, back in the day, in times past, in the old days, in the good old days, long ago
Multiplied by one.
conjunction
As soon as; when.
example - once the grapes were pressed, the juice was put into barrels
synonyms - as soon as, when, after, immediately after, the instant, the minute, the moment, the second
The lowest cardinal number; half of two; 1.A single person or thing.Just one as opposed to any more or to none at all; single (used for emphasis)Denoting a particular item of a pair or number of items.Denoting a particular but unspecified occasion or period.Used before a name to denote a person who is not known to the reader or hearer; a certain.A noteworthy example of (used for emphasis)One year old.One o"clock.A size of garment or other merchandise denoted by one.A domino or dice with one spot.
example - there"s only room for one person
synonyms - a single, a solitary, a sole, a lone
The same; identical.
example - all types of training meet one common standard
synonyms - only, single, solitary, sole
A joke or story.
An alcoholic drink.
Alone.
example - the time when you one tackled a field of cane and finished before the others had even started
pronoun
Referring to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
example - her mood changed from one of moroseness to one of joy
A person of a specified kind.
example - you"re the one who ruined her life
Used to refer to the speaker, or any person, as representing people in general.
example - Maya started tapping out the opening of her story
synonyms - beginning, start, outset, inception, launch, birth, dawn
An opportunity to achieve something.
example - they seem to have exploited fully the openings offered
synonyms - opportunity, chance, favourable moment, favourable occasion, favourable time, right set of circumstances, moment, occasion, window, window of opportunity, possibility, turn, time
adjective
Coming at the beginning of something; initial.
example - she stole the show with her opening remark
A process in which a number, quantity, expression, etc., is altered or manipulated according to set formal rules, such as those of addition, multiplication, and differentiation.
example - Problems can be created to cover all math operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division!
A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
example - that, in my opinion, is right
synonyms - belief, judgement, thought, thoughts, school of thought, thinking, way of thinking, mind, point of view, view, viewpoint, outlook, angle, slant, side, attitude, stance, perspective, position, standpoint
A statement of advice by an expert on a professional matter.
A time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
example - increased opportunities for export
synonyms - chance, lucky chance, good time, golden opportunity, time, occasion, moment, favourable moment, favourable occasion, favourable time, right set of circumstances, appropriate moment, appropriate occasion, appropriate time, suitable moment, suitable occasion, suitable time, opportune moment, opportune occasion, opportune time, opening, option, window, window of opportunity, slot, turn, go, run, clear run, field day
A large round juicy citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind.
example - eat plenty of oranges
The leathery-leaved evergreen tree that bears the orange, native to warm regions of South and SE Asia. Oranges are a major commercial crop in many warm regions of the world.Used in names of plants with similar fruit or flowers to the orange tree, e.g. mock orange.
example - Zhaar or orange flower water is an extract of the Bergamot orange tree.
A bright reddish-yellow colour like that of the skin of a ripe orange.
A society of monks, nuns, or friars living under the same religious, moral, and social regulations and discipline.A society of knights bound by a common rule of life and having a combined military and monastic character.An institution founded by a monarch along the lines of a medieval crusading monastic order for the purpose of honouring meritorious conduct.The insignia worn by members of an order of honour or merit.A Masonic or similar fraternity.
Any of the five classical styles of architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite) based on the proportions of columns and the style of their decoration.
example - Work out for yourself the differences between Corinthian, Ionic and Doric orders.
Equipment or uniform for a specified purpose or of a specified type.
example - the platoon changed from drill order into PT kit
The degree of complexity of an equation, expression, etc., as denoted by an ordinal number.
example - The transient equations for the second orders of the identity coefficients are too complicated to solve.
verb
Give an authoritative instruction to do something.
example - she ordered me to leave
synonyms - instruct, command, direct, enjoin, give the order to, give the command to, tell, require, charge, adjure
Request (something) to be made, supplied, or served.
example - my mate ordered the tickets last week
synonyms - request, apply for, send away for, send off for, write off for, put in an order for, place an order for, requisition
Arrange (something) in a methodical way.
example - all entries are ordered by date
synonyms - organize, put in order, set in order, arrange, sort out, straighten out, marshal, dispose, lay out, regulate
(especially of a judge or bishop) exercising authority by virtue of office and not by deputation.
example - Should this be the case, an ordinary judge is not allowed to disregard the national legislation but is bound to refer it to the Constitutional Court.
noun
What is commonplace or standard.
example - their clichés were vested with enough emotion to elevate them above the ordinary
A judge who exercises authority by virtue of office and not by deputation.
A member of the clergy, such as an archbishop in a province or a bishop in a diocese, with immediate jurisdiction.
Those parts of a Roman Catholic service, especially the Mass, which do not vary from day to day.
Any of the simplest principal charges used in coats of arms (especially chief, pale, bend, fess, bar, chevron, cross, saltire).
short for ordinary share
A meal provided at a fixed time and price at an inn.
A part of an organism which is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.
example - the internal organs
synonyms - part of the body, body part, biological structure
A large musical instrument having rows of pipes supplied with air from bellows (now usually electrically powered), and played using a keyboard or by an automatic mechanism. The pipes are generally arranged in ranks of a particular type, each controlled by a stop, and often into larger sets linked to separate keyboards.An electronic keyboard instrument that produces sounds similar to those of a pipe organ.
example - The sounds of the organ and the choir used to mesmerize the faithful in those days.
A department or organization that performs a specified function.
example - potatoes originally came from South America
synonyms - at first, first, at the beginning, in the beginning, to begin with, initially, in the first place, at the start, at the outset, in the first instance, from day one
In a novel and inventive way.
example - the suggestions so originally and persuasively outlined
Used as the object of a verb or preposition when this is the same as the subject of the clause and the subject is the speaker and one or more other people considered together.
example - since we"re here, we might as well enjoy ourselves
We or us personally (used to emphasize the speaker and one or more other people considered together)
example - We work with the outer form of our physical existence by bringing our complete attention to the physical body, which is the primary basis for our clinging.
noun
An outer garment or part of one.
example - boots with stiff leather outers
(in archery and shooting) the division of a target furthest from the bullseye.
A container in which packaged objects are placed for transport or display.
example - In 1971 he joined the boxmills operation where approximately one-third of all the company"s packaging was manufactured - especially Christmas chocolate boxes, decorated outers and printed wrappers.
Draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of.
example - her eyes were darkly outlined with kohl
synonyms - silhouette, define, demarcate, delimit, mark off
Give a summary of.
example - she outlined the case briefly
synonyms - rough out, sketch out, block out, indicate, touch on, draft, give a thumbnail sketch of, give a rough idea of, give a quick rundown on, summarize, precis
synonyms - above, on top of, higher than, higher up than, atop
At a higher level or layer than.
example - his flat was over the shop
synonyms - above, on top of, higher than, higher up than, atop
Higher or more than (a specified number or quantity)
example - over 40 degrees C
synonyms - more than, above, in excess of, exceeding, upwards of, beyond, greater than
Expressing passage or trajectory across.
example - she trudged over the lawn
synonyms - across, on to, around, throughout, all through, throughout the extent of, everywhere in, in all parts of
Expressing duration.
example - you"ve given us a lot of heartache over the years
Expressing the medium by which something is done; by means of.
example - a voice came over the loudspeaker
On the subject of.
example - a long and heated debate over unemployment
synonyms - on the subject of, about, concerning, apropos of, with reference to, speaking of, with regard to, with respect to, regarding, as regards, relating to, respecting, in connection with, as for, re
adverb
Expressing passage or trajectory across an area.
example - he leant over and tapped me on the hand
Beyond and falling or hanging from a point.
example - she knocked the jug over
Used to express action and result.
example - the car flipped over
Used to express repetition of a process.
example - the jukebox plays every song twice over
noun
A sequence of six balls bowled by a bowler from one end of the pitch, after which another bowler takes over from the other end.
example - He would bowl six overs, take wickets and get taken off because he was so unfit.
synonyms - generally, in general, generally speaking, altogether, all in all, on balance, on average, for the most part, mostly, in the main, on the whole, largely, by and large, to a large extent, to a great degree
noun
A loose-fitting coat or one-piece garment worn over ordinary clothes for protection against dirt or heavy wear.
Have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received.
example - they have denied they owe money to the company
synonyms - be in debt, be in debt to, be indebted, be indebted to, be in arrears, be in arrears to, be under an obligation, be under an obligation to, be obligated, be obligated to, be beholden to
Used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person or thing mentioned.
example - they can"t handle their own children
pronoun
Something that belongs to the person or thing mentioned.
example - your life is your own
verb
Have (something) as one"s own; possess.
example - his father owns a restaurant
synonyms - be the owner of, possess, be the possessor of, be the proud possessor of, have in one"s possession, have to one"s name, count among one"s possessions, have, keep, retain, maintain, hold, be blessed with, enjoy, boast
Admit or acknowledge that something is the case or that one feels a certain way.
example - she owned to a feeling of profound jealousy