An expanse of large pieces of floating ice driven together into a nearly continuous mass, as occurs in polar seas.
example - It is also unlikely that he could have gotten the idea by encountering an ice island on the polar pack, even if he had actually travelled a long distance on it.
A hot or cold pad of absorbent material, especially as used for treating an injury.
example - Frostbite is a recognized danger of the use of cold packs of ice therapy for sports injuries and soft tissue trauma.
verb
Fill (a suitcase or bag) with clothes and other items needed for travel.
example - I packed a bag and left
synonyms - fill, fill up, put things in, load, stuff, cram
Cram a large number of things into.
example - it was a large room, packed with beds jammed side by side
One or both sides of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, newspaper, or other collection of bound sheets.
example - a book of not less than 40 pages
synonyms - folio, sheet, side, leaf
verb
Look through the pages of (a book, magazine, etc.)
example - she was paging through a pile of Sunday newspapers
Divide (a piece of software or data) into sections, keeping the most frequently accessed in main memory and storing the rest in virtual memory.
example - Also, nVidia announced that with the driver release on May 21st, there would be a significant boost in performance during audio operations, as less bandwidth would be taken up due to memory paging optimizations in the drivers.
Assign numbers to the pages in (a book or periodical); paginate.
example - Some of the references are incorrectly paged.
A set of two things used together or regarded as a unit.
example - a pair of gloves
synonyms - set of two, set, matching set, matched set, two of a kind
An article consisting of two joined or corresponding parts not used separately.
example - a pair of jeans
synonyms - set of two, set, matching set, matched set, two of a kind
Either or both of two members of a legislative assembly on opposite sides who absent themselves from voting by mutual arrangement, leaving the relative position of the parties unaffected.
example - one minister was flatly refused a pair by his Tory opposite number
verb
Put together or join to form a pair.
example - she wore a cardigan paired with a matching skirt
synonyms - match, put together, couple, twin, partner, marry up
Give (a member of a legislative assembly) another member as a pair, to allow both to absent themselves from a vote without affecting the result.
example - arrangements are usually made between the party whips for an absent member on one side to be paired with an absentee on the other
Wirelessly connect (an electronic device) to another via Bluetooth.
A hollow in the ground in which water may collect or in which a deposit of salt remains after water has evaporated.
example - This should be done when the soil is as dry as possible, and aims to break through any pre-existing hard pans and to open up the subsoil to facilitate rapid and deep penetration of the vine roots.
example - The chaps Tom and I have styled all bought pants or boxers and vests and have all reported back that they are soft, fit really well and that their women think they look much better.
synonyms - substandard, poor, inferior, second-rate, second-class, unsatisfactory, inadequate, unacceptable, not up to scratch, not up to par, deficient, imperfect, defective, faulty, shoddy, amateurish, careless, negligent
Material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material.
example - a sheet of paper
synonyms - writing paper, notepaper
A sheet of paper with something written or printed on it.
example - he riffled through the papers on his desk
synonyms - piece of paper, scrap of paper, paper, sheet, note
A set of examination questions to be answered at one session.
example - we had to sit a three-hour paper
synonyms - exam, examination, test
An essay or dissertation, especially one read at an academic lecture or seminar or published in an academic journal.
example - he published a highly original paper on pattern formation
(in the UK) the highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.The members of Parliament between one dissolution and the next.A legislature similar to the UK Parliament in other nations and states.
example - the Secretary of State will lay proposals before Parliament
A group of rooks or owls.
example - it is uncommon to see a parliament of owls in the wild
The contribution made by someone or something to an action or situation.
example - he played a key part in ending the revolt
synonyms - involvement, role, function, hand, job, task, work, responsibility, capacity, post, position, office, participation, bit, contribution, concern, province
Abilities.
A line of scalp revealed in a person"s hair by combing the hair away in opposite directions on either side; a parting.
example - the part in her hair was white and straight
verb
(of two things) move away from each other.
example - his lips parted in a smile
Leave someone"s company.
example - there was a good deal of kissing before we parted
synonyms - leave, take one"s leave, say adieu, say farewell, say goodbye, say one"s goodbyes, make one"s farewells, say one"s farewells, separate, break up, go one"s ways, go one"s separate ways, take oneself off, set off, be on one"s way, go, go away, get going, depart, be off
Give up possession of; hand over.
example - even quite small companies parted with large sums
synonyms - give up, relinquish, forgo, surrender, hand over, deliver up, let go of, renounce, give away, dispose of, discard, abandon, sacrifice, yield, cede
Separate (the hair of the head on either side of the parting) with a comb.
example - his hair was centrally parted
adverb
To some extent; partly (often used to contrast different parts of something)
example - the city is now part slum, part consumer paradise
synonyms - to a certain degree, to a certain extent, to a limited degree, to a limited extent, to some degree, to some extent, partly, partially, in part, half, in some measure, relatively, comparatively, moderately, to a point, up to a point, a little, somewhat
example - thousands participated in a nationwide strike
synonyms - take part, engage, join, get involved, share, play a part, play a role, be a participant, partake
Have or possess (a particular quality)
synonyms - benefit from, have the benefit of, reap the benefits of, have the advantage, have the use of, have available, avail oneself of, be blessed with, be favoured with, be endowed with, be born with, be possessed of
example - the result is partly a matter of skill and partly of chance
synonyms - to a certain degree, to a certain extent, to some degree, to some extent, to a limited degree, to a limited extent, in part, partially, a little, somewhat, not totally, not wholly, not entirely, not fully, relatively, moderately, to a point, up to a point, half, in some measure, comparatively, slightly
Either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity.
example - arrange the children in pairs so that each person has a partner
Either member of a married couple or of an established unmarried couple.
example - she lived with her partner
synonyms - husband and wife, twosome
A person with whom one has sex; a lover.
example - make sure that you or your partner are using an effective method of contraception
synonyms - spouse, husband, wife, mate, consort
verb
Be the partner of.
example - young farmers who partnered Isabel to the village dance
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
A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
example - an engagement party
synonyms - social gathering, gathering, social occasion, social event, social function, function, get-together, celebration, reunion, festivity, jamboree, reception, at-home, soirée, social
A formally constituted political group that contests elections and attempts to form or take part in a government.
(in soccer, rugby, and other games) an act of kicking, hitting, or throwing the ball to another player on the same side.
example - his cross-field pass to Giggs
synonyms - kick, hit, throw, shot, header
An amorous or sexual advance made to someone.
synonyms - make sexual advances to, make advances to, make sexual overtures to, proposition, make a sexual approach to
A rejection or dismissal.
A state or situation of a specified, usually undesirable, nature.
example - things came to such a pass that these gentlemen sat coldly at the meetings not daring to speak out freely and honestly
synonyms - reach a bad state, reach a regrettable state, reach a bad state of affairs, reach a regrettable state of affairs, be in a worrying state, be in a sad plight, be in troubled circumstances, be in dire straits
An act of refraining from bidding during the auction.
example - The bidding ends after two consecutive passes.
exclamation
Said when one does not know the answer to a question, for example in a quiz.
example - to the enigmatic question we answered ‘Pass’
An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder"s identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.
example - a British citizen with a valid passport does not need a visa to visit the US
synonyms - gone by, over, over and done with, no more, gone, done, dead and buried, finished, ended, forgotten, bygone, former, old, of old, earlier, long-ago, ancient, defunct, extinct
noun
The time before the moment of speaking or writing.
example - she found it hard to make ends meet in the past
synonyms - formerly, previously, in days gone by, in times gone by, in years gone by, in bygone days, back in the day, in former times, in the old days, in the good old days, at one time, in days of old, in the olden days, in olden times
A past tense or form of a verb.
example - a simple past of the first conjugation
preposition
To or on the further side of.
example - he rode on past the crossroads
synonyms - into and out of, to the far side of, to the other side of, from one side of … to the other, from end to end of, between, past, by, down, along, across, by way of, via
Beyond in time; later than.
example - by this time it was past 3.30
synonyms - beyond, beyond the limits of, in excess of
Beyond a particular point, stage, or limit.
example - he feels his opponent is past his prime
adverb
So as to pass from one side of something to the other.
example - a flotilla of glossy limousines swept past
An instrument for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite or a similar substance enclosed in a long thin piece of wood or fixed in a cylindrical case.
example - have a pencil and paper ready
A set of light rays, lines, etc. converging to or diverging narrowly from a single point.
example - The thin line of his pencil transcribes the desert light and, for the first time in this exhibition, a unique and unmistakable vision appears.
verb
Write, draw, or colour with a pencil.
example - a previous owner has pencilled their name inside the cover
synonyms - write, write down, jot down, note, set down, take down, inscribe
A British bronze coin and monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a pound.A former British coin and monetary unit equal to one twelfth of a shilling and 240th of a pound.A one-cent coin.(in biblical use) a denarius.
example - calls are charged at fifty pence a minute
A small sum of money.
example - any chance to save a few pennies is welcome
A regular payment made by the state to people of or above the official retirement age and to some widows and disabled people.A regular payment made during a person"s retirement from an investment fund to which that person or their employer has contributed during their working life.A regular payment made to a royal favourite or to an artist or scholar to enable them to carry on work of public interest or value.
example - men can draw a pension from the age of sixty-five
synonyms - annuity, superannuation
verb
Dismiss someone from employment, typically because of age or ill health, and pay them a pension.
example - he was pensioned off from the army after the war
Human beings in general or considered collectively.
example - the earthquake killed 30,000 people
synonyms - human beings, persons, individuals, humans, mankind, humankind, the human race, Homo sapiens, humanity, the human species, mortals, souls, living souls, personages, men, women, and children
The members of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group.
synonyms - absolute, complete, total, real, out-and-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, downright, utter, sheer, consummate, unmitigated, unqualified, veritable, in every respect, unalloyed
(of a number) equal to the sum of its positive divisors, e.g. the number 6, whose divisors (1, 2, 3) also add up to 6.
example - Prior to publishing, he also found an upper bound on the least prime divisor of an odd perfect number.
(of a tense) denoting a completed action or a state or habitual action which began in the past. The perfect tense is formed in English with have or has and the past participle, as in they have eaten and they have been eating (present perfect), they had eaten (past perfect), and they will have eaten (future perfect).
example - It has seven vowels, it has no perfect tenses, it is chock-a-block with suffixes and its syntax is baroque.
(of a flower) having both stamens and carpels present and functional.
verb
Make (something) completely free from faults or defects; make as good as possible.
example - he"s busy perfecting his bowling technique
synonyms - improve, make perfect, bring to perfection, better, polish, polish up, burnish, hone, refine, consummate, put the final touches to, put the finishing touches to, ameliorate, brush up, fine-tune
example - perhaps I should have been frank with him
synonyms - maybe, for all I know, for all you know, it could be, it could be that, it may be, it may be that, it is possible, it is possible that, possibly, conceivably, feasibly
The interval of time between successive occurrences of the same state in an oscillatory or cyclic phenomenon, such as a mechanical vibration, an alternating current, a variable star, or an electromagnetic wave.
A flow of blood and other material from the lining of the uterus, occurring in non-pregnant women at intervals of about 28 days between puberty and the menopause and typically lasting for a few days.
example - she"s got her period
synonyms - menstruation, menstrual flow
A punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence or an abbreviation; a full stop.
synonyms - point, stop
A set of elements occupying a horizontal row in the periodic table.
example - The horizontal rows or periods also have predictable trends in characteristics because as you move left to right in a row only one electron is added changing the atomic number by one.
A complex sentence, especially one consisting of several clauses, constructed as part of a formal speech or oration.
adjective
Belonging to or characteristic of a past historical time, especially in style or design.
example - an attractive and beautifully modernized period house
synonyms - in period style, period, nostalgic, evocative, of yesteryear, olde worlde
example - the law permits councils to monitor any factory emitting smoke
synonyms - allow, let, authorize, give someone authorization, give someone leave, give someone permission, sanction, grant, grant someone the right, license, empower, enable, entitle, qualify
noun
An official document giving someone authorization to do something.
example - the porter was the last person to see her prior to her disappearance
synonyms - human being, individual, man, woman, human, being, living soul, soul, mortal, creature, fellow
A category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms, according to whether they indicate the speaker (first person), the addressee (second person), or a third party (third person).
example - When civilians addressed a soldier, they did so in the second person singular, as to a child or pet.
Each of the three modes of being of God, namely the Father, the Son, or the Holy Ghost, who together constitute the Trinity.
example - The same idea must be carried further and applied not only to the Logos himself, but to the other persons of the holy Trinity.
With the personal presence or action of the individual specified; in person.
example - she stayed to thank O"Brien personally
synonyms - in person, oneself
From one"s personal standpoint; subjectively rather than objectively.
example - he had spoken personally and emotionally
synonyms - for my part, for my own part, for myself, according to my way of thinking, to my mind, in my estimation, as far as I am concerned, in my opinion, in my view, in my own opinion, in my own view, from my own point of view, from where I stand, from my standpoint, as I see it, if you ask me, for my money, in my book
The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.
example - the theory and practice of perspective
A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
example - most guidebook history is written from the editor"s perspective
synonyms - outlook, view, viewpoint, point of view, standpoint, position, stand, stance, angle, slant, attitude, frame of mind, frame of reference, approach, way of looking, way of thinking, vantage point, interpretation
An apparent spatial distribution in perceived sound.
A light fuel oil that is obtained by distilling petroleum and used in internal combustion engines.
example - petrol fumes
A shade of greenish or greyish blue.
example - Harmer sells a range of contemporary pendant lighting, including the Icon glass dome light shades, in colours from petrol blue to cardinal red, priced £109.
A distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development.
example - the final phases of the war
synonyms - stage, period, chapter, episode, part, step, point, time, juncture
Each of the aspects of the moon or a planet, according to the amount of its illumination, especially the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon, and the last quarter.
example - The second condition is that the Sun, Earth and the Moon must also be lined up, corresponding to the phase of the New Moon.
A genetic or seasonal variety of an animal"s coloration.
A distinct and homogeneous form of matter (i.e. a particular solid, liquid, or gas) separated by its surface from other forms.
example - solid carbon dioxide passes directly into the gas phase without becoming a liquid
The relationship in time between the successive states or cycles of an oscillating or repeating system (such as an alternating electric current or a light or sound wave) and either a fixed reference point or the states or cycles of another system with which it may or may not be in synchrony.
example - there are two output channels, one fixed in phase and the other variable in phase between 0 and 360 degrees
(in systemic grammar) the relationship between a catenative verb and the verb that follows it, as in she hoped to succeed and I like swimming.
example - For talking about two actions or states, which are closely linked, we use two verbs together in phase.
verb
Carry out (something) in gradual stages.
example - the work is being phased over a number of years
Adjust the phase of (something), especially so as to synchronize it with something else.
example - about 70% of the reflections were phased by this method
synonyms - telephone, mobile phone, mobile, cell phone, car phone, radiotelephone, cordless phone, videophone, extension
Headphones or earphones.
verb
Contact someone by phone.
example - he phoned her at work
synonyms - telephone, call, call up, give someone a call, give someone a ring, ring, get someone on the phone, get on the phone to, get, reach, dial, make a call, place a call, make a call to, place a call to
A picture made using a camera, in which an image is focused on to light-sensitive material and then made visible and permanent by chemical treatment, or stored digitally.
example - she has photographed all of the major ballet companies worldwide
synonyms - take someone"s photo, take someone"s picture, get a picture of, take a picture of, get a snap of, get a snapshot of, take a snap of, take a snapshot of, take, snap, shoot, get a shot of, take a shot of, take a likeness of, record, film, capture on celluloid, capture on film, record on celluloid, record on film
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
example - ‘to improve standards’ is the key phrase here
synonyms - expression, group of words, word group, construction, clause, locution, wording, term, turn of phrase, idiom, idiomatic expression, set phrase, phrasal idiom, phrasal verb
verb
Put into a particular form of words.
example - it"s important to phrase the question correctly
synonyms - express, put into words, put, word, style, formulate, couch, frame, set forth, utter, say, tell, articulate, verbalize, communicate, convey, get across, put across
The branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. The subject matter of physics includes mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms.
example - One of the most contentious subjects in modern physics has been quantum mechanics.
A large keyboard musical instrument with a wooden case enclosing a soundboard and metal strings, which are struck by hammers when the keys are depressed. The strings" vibration is stopped by dampers when the keys are released and can be regulated for length and volume by two or three pedals.
example - I like to use pianos and strings and brass as I feel that they are the most precious instruments to use.
example - ‘How excessively like her brother Miss Morland is!’ ‘The very picture of him, indeed!’
synonyms - personification, embodiment, epitome, essence, perfect example, soul, model
verb
Represent in a photograph or picture.
example - he is pictured with party guests
synonyms - photograph, get a photo of, get a photograph of, take a photo of, take a photograph of, take someone"s photo, take someone"s picture, get a picture of, take a picture of, get a snap of, get a snapshot of, take a snap of, take a snapshot of, take, snap, shoot, get a shot of, take a shot of
A sandwich or other item of food taken as a snack.
verb
Assemble something from parts or pieces.
example - the dinosaur was pieced together from 119 bones
synonyms - put together, assemble, compose, construct, join up, fit together, join, unite, reassemble, reconstruct, put back together, mend, repair, patch up, sew, sew up
Extend something.
example - his coming and assisting them was like a cordial given to a dying man, which doth piece out his life
An oblong mass of iron or lead from a smelting furnace.
example - One indication of its importance is the incidence of lead pigs or ingots, many stamped with the emperor"s name or that of a lessee, which have been found across Britain.
A device which fits snugly inside an oil or gas pipeline and is sent through it to clean or test the inside, or to act as a barrier.
example - I thought the miniature pig laser tests we did for NASA on the ISS were crazy.
verb
Gorge oneself with food.
synonyms - stuff, cram, fill
(of a sow) give birth to piglets; farrow.
example - The patron of the hospital was held in such esteem, that when any person"s sow pigged, one was set apart, and fed as fat as they could make it, to give to the brethren of St. Anthony.
Operate a pig within an oil or gas pipeline.
example - they will carry out all trenching and pigging
synonyms - mansion, stately home, hall, manor, big house, manor house, country house, castle, palace
A series of plates of dissimilar metals laid one on another alternately to produce an electric current.
A nuclear reactor.
example - In the basement of the unused football stadium of the University of Chicago, scientists Enrico Fermi and Arthur Compton built an atomic pile and in December 1942 produced the first chain reaction in uranium.
verb
Place (things) one on top of the other.
example - she piled all the groceries on the counter
synonyms - heap, heap up, stack, stack up, make a heap of, make a pile of, make a stack of
(of a group of people) get into or out of a vehicle or space in a disorganized manner.
A thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used for fastening pieces of cloth, paper, etc.
example - One of them cleverly decorates a vase by drawing plant leaves using a sharp pin, while another shapes small frog-like figures to be put on ashtrays.
A metal projection from a plug or an integrated circuit which makes an electrical connection with a socket or another part of a circuit.
example - a three-pin plug
A stick with a flag placed in a hole to mark its position.
example - His third shot out of the sand sees the ball roll 20 feet past the pin but he holes the tricky par putt.
A skittle in bowling.
example - Wandering among its pillars, I felt like an ant among the pins of a bowling alley: 134 awesome skittles, each more elaborately decorated than the last.
A person"s legs.
An attack on a piece or pawn which is thereby pinned.
example - In order to differentiate between the White and Black pieces, the Black ones have small pins or pips on the top.
A device for smoking tobacco, consisting of a narrow tube made from wood, clay, etc. with a bowl at one end in which the tobacco is burned, the smoke from which is drawn into the mouth.
Decorate (clothing or soft furnishings) with thin cord covered in fabric and inserted into a seam.
example - I saw a cute little waistcoat in a Burda magazine, done in gingham fabric, piped all around the edges, and on the back was a placket done up with ties.
Arrange (food, particularly icing or cream) in decorative lines or patterns.
example - she had been piping cream round a flan
Propagate (a pink or similar plant) by taking a cutting at the joint of a stem.
A living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll.
example - Eventually, it melts to supply water and nutrients to plants and aquatic organisms.
synonyms - herb, flower, vegetable, shrub, weed
A place where an industrial or manufacturing process takes place.
example - a giant car plant
synonyms - factory, works, foundry, mill, workshop, shop, yard, industrial unit, business unit
A person placed in a group as a spy or informer.
example - we thought he was a CIA plant spreading disinformation
A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be moulded into shape while soft, and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
example - mains pipes should be made of plastic or copper
adjective
Made of plastic.
example - plastic bottles
(of a substance or material) easily shaped or moulded.
example - the fused bony plates protect the tortoise"s soft parts
synonyms - plate
Each of the several rigid pieces of the earth"s lithosphere which together make up the earth"s surface.
example - the Pacific Ocean plate
A sheet of metal, plastic, or other material bearing an image of type or illustrations from which multiple copies are printed.
example - the correct alignment of the plates in four-colour printing
A thin piece of plastic moulded to the shape of a person"s mouth and gums, to which artificial teeth or another orthodontic appliance are attached.
example - Like anyone of my generation, I guess, I have an absolute horror of false teeth, dental plates, dentures (there I said it).
A thin piece of metal that acts as an electrode in a capacitor, battery, or cell.
example - The tank circuit is a tightly wrapped coil of wire that is connected at each end to a capacitor - two metal plates separated by an insulator.
verb
Cover (a metal object) with a thin coating of a different metal.
example - The nickel is plated on the alloy or steel by using heat and chemistry.
synonyms - cover, coat, overlay, laminate, veneer
Serve or arrange (food) on a plate or plates.
example - overcooked vegetables won"t look appetizing, no matter how they are plated
synonyms - dish out, dish up, give out, distribute, set out, plate up, spoon out, ladle out
Score or cause to score (a run or runs)
example - Matt Wignot plated two of Clarkson"s runs
Inoculate (cells or infective material) on to a culture plate, especially with the object of isolating a particular strain of microorganisms or estimating viable cell numbers.
example - Samples of 2.5x10 cells were also plated from exponentially growing cultures as control samples.
Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
example - the children were playing by a pool
synonyms - amuse oneself, entertain oneself, enjoy oneself, have fun, have a good time, relax, rest, be at leisure, occupy oneself, divert oneself, play games, frolic, frisk, gambol, romp, cavort, caper
Take part in (a sport)
example - I play squash and badminton
synonyms - take part in, participate in, engage in, be involved in, join in, compete in, do
Be cooperative.
example - he needs financial backing, but the building societies won"t play
synonyms - cooperate, collaborate, play along, play the game, go along with the plan, show willing, be willing, help, lend a hand, assist, be of assistance, contribute, reciprocate, respond
Represent (a character) in a theatrical performance or a film.
example - early in her career she played Ophelia
synonyms - act the part of, play the part of, act, take the role of, enact, represent, perform, appear as, portray, depict, impersonate, pretend to be, execute, render, interpret
Perform on (a musical instrument)
example - a man was playing a guitar
Move lightly and quickly, so as to appear and disappear; flicker.
example - little beams of light played over the sea
Feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.
example - both girls were pleased with their new hairstyles
synonyms - happy, glad, delighted, gratified, grateful, thankful, content, contented, satisfied, well pleased, thrilled, elated, as pleased as Punch, overjoyed, cock-a-hoop, like a dog with two tails, like a child with a new toy
A large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.
example - I would have plenty of time to get home before my parents arrived
synonyms - a lot of, many, a great deal of, a good deal of, a large amount of, a large number of, a plethora of, quantities of, enough, more than enough, enough and to spare, no lack of, sufficient, a wealth of, a feast of, a cornucopia of
noun
A situation in which food and other necessities are available in sufficiently large quantities.
example - such natural phenomena as famine and plenty
synonyms - very much, much, by a considerable amount, considerably, to a great extent, substantially, appreciably, significantly, markedly, sizeably, seriously, materially, signally, profoundly, to a great degree, to a great extent
A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm, and imagery.
example - the sun is an important symbol in this poem
Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
example - he felt a desire to investigate through poetry the subjects of pain and death
The civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.
example - when someone is killed, the police have to be informed
synonyms - police force, police officers, policemen, policewomen, officers of the law, the forces of law and order, law enforcement officers, law enforcement agency
verb
(of a police force) have the duty of maintaining law and order in or at (an area or event).
example - We will be policing this event appropriately, to make sure the rally passes off without incident.
synonyms - maintain law and order in, keep the peace in, keep guard over, keep watch on, watch over, guard, protect, defend, patrol, make the rounds of
Having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.
example - they thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so
synonyms - well mannered, civil, courteous, respectful, deferential, well behaved, well bred, gentlemanly, ladylike, chivalrous, gallant, genteel, cultivated, gracious, urbane, well brought up
A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of an elected office.
example - a veteran communist politician
synonyms - legislator, Member of Parliament, MP, representative, minister, statesman, stateswoman, political leader, lawmaker, public servant, elected official, office-bearer
Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.
example - they were too poor to afford a telephone
synonyms - poverty-stricken, impoverished, necessitous, beggarly, in penury, penurious, impecunious, indigent, needy, needful, in need, in want, badly off, low-paid, in reduced circumstances, in straitened circumstances, destitute, hard up, short of money, on one"s beam-ends, unable to make ends meet, underprivileged, deprived, penniless, without a sou, as poor as a church mouse, moneyless
Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.
example - she was one of the most popular girls in the school
synonyms - well liked, liked, favoured, in favour, well received, approved, admired, accepted, welcome, sought-after, in demand, desired, wanted
(of cultural activities or products) intended for or suited to the taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals.
example - editorials accusing the government of wanting to gag the popular press
example - the sheer number of visitors is posing a threat to the area
synonyms - constitute, present, create, cause, produce, give rise to, lead to, result in
Assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.
example - the prime minister posed for photographers
synonyms - be a model, model, sit, take up a position, assume an attitude, strike a pose
Pretend to be (someone or something)
example - an armed gang posed as policemen to ambush a postman
synonyms - pretend to be, impersonate, pass oneself off as, be disguised as, masquerade as, profess to be, purport to be, set oneself up as, assume the identity of, feign the identity of, pass for, represent oneself as
Behave affectedly in order to impress others.
example - some people like to drive kit cars, but most just like to pose in them
synonyms - behave affectedly, strike an attitude, strike a pose, posture, attitudinize, put on airs, put on an act
noun
A way of standing or sitting, especially in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.
example - photographs of boxers in ferocious poses
example - surely it"s not possible for a man to live so long?
synonyms - feasible, able to be done, practicable, viable, within the bounds of possibility, within the realms of possibility, attainable, achievable, realizable, within reach, workable, manageable
That may exist or happen, but that is not certain or probable.
A shot in which a player strikes a ball into a pocket.
example - he put together a 36 clearance to blue which was full of difficult pots
verb
Plant in a flowerpot.
example - pot individual cuttings as soon as you see new young leaves
Preserve (food, especially meat or fish) in a sealed pot or jar.
example - venison can be potted in the same way as tongue
Strike (a ball) into a pocket.
example - he failed to pot a red at close range
Hit or kill by shooting.
Make articles from earthenware or baked clay.
example - why not paint or pot in the sun this winter?
Sit (a young child) on a potty.
Encapsulate (an electrical component or circuit) in a synthetic resin or similar insulating material which sets solid.
example - Methods of designing and fabricating integrated circuits which take into account capacitive loading by the intergrated circuit potting material
A unit of weight equal to 16 oz. avoirdupois (0.4536 kg), or 12 oz. troy (0.3732 kg).
example - A short ton is the standard U.S. ton of 2,000 pounds and measures weight.
The basic monetary unit of the UK, equal to 100 pence.The basic monetary unit of several Middle Eastern countries, equal to 100 piastres.The former basic monetary unit of Cyprus, equal to 100 cents.The basic monetary unit of Sudan.
example - The only exceptions to this convention are quotes in relation to the euro, the pound sterling and the Australian dollar - these three are quoted as dollars per foreign currency.
example - the storm clouds gathered and the rain poured down
synonyms - rain hard, rain heavily, teem down, pelt down, tip down, beat down, lash down, sheet down, come down in sheets, come down in torrents, rain cats and dogs
Of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
example - there are two obvious practical applications of the research
synonyms - empirical, hands-on, pragmatic, real, actual, active, applied, experiential, experimental, non-theoretical, in the field
(of an idea, plan, or method) likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible.
example - neither of these strategies are practical for smaller businesses
synonyms - feasible, practicable, realistic, viable, workable, possible, within the bounds of possibility, within the realms of possibility, reasonable, sensible, useful, helpful, constructive
So nearly the case that it can be regarded as so; virtual.
example - for all practical purposes, she"s his girlfriend
synonyms - virtual, effective, in effect
noun
An examination or lesson in which theories and procedures learned are applied to the actual making or doing of something.
example - It means they are on their own on the final hurdle of a seemingly endless slog of course work, mock examinations, orals, practicals and revision which began in year nine.
example - we can"t praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job
synonyms - commend, express approval of, express admiration for, applaud, pay tribute to, speak highly of, eulogize, compliment, congratulate, celebrate, sing the praises of, praise to the skies, rave about, go into raptures about, heap praise on, wax lyrical about, say nice things about, make much of, pat on the back, take one"s hat off to, throw bouquets at, lionize, admire, hail, cheer, flatter
Express one"s respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song.
example - we praise God for past blessings
synonyms - worship, glorify, honour, exalt, adore, pay tribute to, pay homage to, give thanks to, venerate, reverence, hallow, bless
noun
The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.
example - the audience was full of praise for the whole production
Like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose.
example - I prefer Venice to Rome
synonyms - like better, would rather, would rather have, would sooner, would sooner have, favour, be more partial to, incline towards, lean towards, think preferable
Submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration.
(in conventional harmony) the sounding of the discordant note in a chord in the preceding chord where it is not discordant, lessening the effect of the discord.
Raise (a specified weight) by lifting it to shoulder height and then gradually pushing it upwards above the head.
example - Perform the exercise as you normally would, except press the weight up as fast as you can and release the bar from your hands at the top.
Try too hard to achieve distance with a shot, at the risk of inaccuracy.
noun
A device for applying pressure to something in order to flatten or shape it or to extract juice or oil.
example - a flower press
A printing press.
example - Windows are added at street level so that passers-by can watch the press and printmakers at work.
synonyms - printing press, printing machine
Newspapers or journalists viewed collectively.
example - the incident was not reported in the press
synonyms - the media, the newspapers, the papers, the news media, journalism, the newspaper world, the newspaper business, the print media, the fourth estate
An act of pressing something.
example - the system summons medical help at the press of a button
An act of raising a weight to shoulder height and then gradually pushing it upwards above the head.
example - Start your shoulder workout with heavy presses of some sort and bump front dumbbell raises to number three or four in your exercise order.
A large cupboard.
example - The fitted kitchen/breakfast room features a number of built-in presses, worktops and cupboards and plenty of food preparation space.
example - action must be taken to prevent further accidents
synonyms - stop, put a stop to, avert, nip in the bud, fend off, turn aside, stave off, ward off, head off, shut out, block, intercept, halt, arrest, check, stay
(of God) go before (someone) with spiritual guidance and help.
example - museums and art galleries which had previously been open to the public
synonyms - formerly, earlier, earlier on, before, until now, until then, hitherto, once, at one time, in the past, in days gone by, in years gone by, in times gone by, in bygone days, in times past, in former times, time was when
An ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church, authorized to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments.
example - the priest celebrated mass at a small altar off the north transept
synonyms - clergyman, clergywoman, minister, minister of religion, cleric, ecclesiastic, pastor, parson, churchman, churchwoman, man of the cloth, woman of the cloth, man of God, woman of God, father
A mallet used to kill fish caught when angling.
example - If taking a fish for the pot then it should be killed quickly and cleanly with a priest or knife then bagged out of sight.
verb
Ordain to the priesthood.
example - he was made deacon in 1990 and priested in 1994
example - the primary stage of their political education
synonyms - original, earliest, initial, beginning, first
Not derived from, caused by, or based on anything else; original.
example - his expert handling of the primary and secondary literature is clear on every page
(of an organic compound) having its functional group located on a carbon atom which is bonded to no more than one other carbon atom.
example - a primary alcohol
Denoting or relating to organisms that produce organic compounds from simple substances such as water and carbon dioxide, typically by photosynthesis.
example - the organic matter is formed by primary producers such as plants and plankton
Relating to or denoting the input side of a transformer or other inductive device.
example - These two pins are the primary winding of the transformer.
former term for Palaeozoic
example - First came the Primitive or Primary rocks, then the Secondary, than finally the Alluvial or Tertiary.
noun
(in the US) a preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal, especially presidential, election.
example - these two republicans should win their primaries easily
A primary colour.
example - In dealing with pigment the primaries are red, blue, and yellow, not green.
The Palaeozoic era.
verb
(in the US) run against (the current holder of a political office) in the preliminary election a party uses to select its candidate for the main election.
example - I"m not primarying the president, and no one else should either unless we want to lose the White House
(of a number) divisible only by itself and unity (e.g. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11).
example - Both 13 and 17 are prime numbers, divisible only by themselves and 1.
noun
The state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person"s life.
example - you"re in the prime of life
synonyms - heyday, best days, best years, day, time, prime of one"s life, maturity
A service forming part of the Divine Office of the Western Church, traditionally said at the first hour of the day (i.e. 6 a.m.), but now little used.
A prime number.
example - These are the Fibonacci numbers that are primes.
A symbol (ʹ) written after a letter or symbol as a distinguishing mark or after a figure as a symbol for minutes or feet.
example - In fact, the elimination of semantic priming by letter search of the prime is ambiguous with regard to lexical activation.
The first of eight parrying positions, used to protect the upper inside of the body, with the sword hand at head height in pronation and the tip of the blade pointing downwards.
example - The parry of prime which was effectual enough when a heavy cut was to be stopped was too slow and cumbrous to keep pace with the nimbler thrust.
A special section in a cycle race, attracting a special prize.
example - Bishopthorpe-based Kay was awarded the most aggressive rider trophy having won four of the seven primes (lap prizes).
A general scientific theorem or law that has numerous special applications across a wide field.
example - Physics has a big advantage here, since the ability to derive interesting conclusions from general principles comes earlier in physics than in other sciences.
example - the berries were prized for their healing properties
synonyms - value, place a high value on, set a high value on, set great store by, rate highly, attach great importance to, esteem, hold in high regard, think highly of, treasure, cherish, hold dear, appreciate greatly
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
example - she would probably never see him again
synonyms - in all likelihood, in all probability, as likely as not, very likely, most likely, likely, as like as not, ten to one, the chances are, doubtless, no doubt, all things considered, taking all things into consideration, all things being equal, possibly, perhaps, maybe, it may be, presumably, on the face of it, apparently
An established or official way of doing something.
example - the police are now reviewing procedures
synonyms - course of action, line of action, plan of action, policy, series of steps, plan, method, system, strategy, stratagem, way, approach, formula, mechanism, methodology, MO, modus operandi, SOP, standard operating procedure, technique, means, measure, process, proceeding, operation, agenda
A sheet or booklet giving details of items or performers at an event or performance.
example - a theatre programme
synonyms - guide, list of artistes, list of performers, list of players
verb
Provide (a computer or other machine) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a task.Write computer programs.Input (instructions for the automatic performance of a task) into a computer or other machine.Cause (a person or animal) to behave in a predetermined way.
example - it is a simple matter to program the computer to recognize such symbols
A sheet or booklet giving details of items or performers at an event or performance.
example - a theatre programme
synonyms - guide, list of artistes, list of performers, list of players
verb
Provide (a computer or other machine) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a task.Write computer programs.Input (instructions for the automatic performance of a task) into a computer or other machine.Cause (a person or animal) to behave in a predetermined way.
example - it is a simple matter to program the computer to recognize such symbols
example - as the century progressed the quality of telescopes improved
synonyms - go, make one"s way, move, move forward, go forward, proceed, continue, advance, go on, make progress, make headway, press on, gain ground, push forward, forge ahead, go ahead, work one"s way
Develop towards an improved or more advanced condition.
example - work on the pond is progressing
synonyms - develop, make progress, advance, make headway, take steps forward, make strides, get better, come on, come along, move on, get on, gain ground, shape up, improve, thrive, prosper, blossom, flourish
Assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.
example - he promised to forward my mail
synonyms - give one"s word, swear, pledge, vow, undertake, guarantee, assure, contract, engage, give an undertaking, give an assurance, commit oneself, bind oneself, cross one"s heart, cross one"s heart and hope to die, swear an oath, take an oath, covenant
Give good grounds for expecting (a particular occurrence)
example - forthcoming concerts promise a feast of music
synonyms - indicate, give an indication of, give every indication of, lead one to expect, give good grounds for expecting, point to, denote, signify, be a sign of, be evidence of, show signs of, hint at, suggest, give hope of, hold out hopes of, bespeak, presage, be a presage of, augur, herald, bode, foreshadow, portend
synonyms - advance, upgrade, give promotion to, give a higher position to, elevate, move up, raise, improve the position of, improve the status of, aggrandize
(of an additive) act as a promoter of (a catalyst).
example - During the 1930s, catalysts were introduced to promote chemical reactions during cracking.
Denoting a subset or subgroup that does not constitute the entire set or group, especially one that has more than one element.
example - The second is that all mathematical proofs can be recast as logical proofs or, in other words, that the theorems of mathematics constitute a proper subset of those of logic.
adverb
Satisfactorily or correctly.
noun
The part of a church service that varies with the season or feast.
example - we go to the High Mass, with plainsong propers sung by the Ritual Choir
example - he tried to protect Kelly from the attack
synonyms - keep safe, keep from harm, save, safeguard, shield, preserve, defend, cushion, shelter, screen, secure, fortify, guard, mount guard on, stand guard on
A written declaration, typically by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.
verb
Express an objection to what someone has said or done.
example - before Muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses
synonyms - express opposition, raise objections, object, make a protest, dissent, take issue, make a stand, take a stand, put up a fight, kick, take exception, complain, express disapproval, disagree, express disagreement, demur, remonstrate, expostulate, make a fuss
Declare (something) firmly and emphatically in response to doubt or accusation.
example - ‘I"m not being coy!’ Lucy protested
synonyms - insist on, claim, maintain, declare, announce, profess, proclaim, assert, affirm, argue, vow, avow, aver, pledge, swear, swear to, testify to
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one"s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
Demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.
example - the concept is difficult to prove
synonyms - demonstrate, show, show beyond doubt, show to be true, manifest, produce proof, submit proof, produce evidence, submit evidence, establish evidence, evince
Demonstrate to be the specified thing by evidence or argument.
example - if they are proved guilty we won"t trade with them
(of bread dough) become aerated by the action of yeast; rise.
example - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with clingfilm and leave to prove for about two hours in a warm area.
Subject (a gun) to a testing process.
example - firearms proved for black powder should not be used with smokeless ammunition
example - the painting was mostly in shades of blue and purple
A crimson dye obtained from some molluscs, formerly used for fabric worn by an emperor or senior magistrate in ancient Rome or Byzantium.(in ancient Rome or Byzantium) clothing made from fabric dyed with Tyrian purple.(in ancient Rome) a position of rank, authority, or privilege.The scarlet official dress of a cardinal.
example - The region around Tyre was well known in the ancient world for its purple dye (Tyrian purple) made from the murex grandaris mollusc.