Wiktionary simplewiktionary https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.10 case-sensitive Media Special Talk User User talk Wiktionary Wiktionary talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Event Event talk 0 3865 560811 522912 2026-07-07T14:03:38Z Brett 77 560811 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{enPR|sō}}, {{IPA|/səʊ/}}, {{SAMPA|/s@U/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/soʊ/}}, {{SAMPA|/soU/}} * {{audio|en-us-so.ogg|Audio (US)}} * {{hmp|sew|sow}} == Adverb == {{adv}} # Very; [[extremely]]. #: ''The [[box]] was '''so''' [[wide]] that the person was not able to [[take]] it through the [[door]].'' == Preposition == {{preposition}} # Saying the [[result]] or [[purpose]]. #: ''The gravestones were covered with moss, '''so''' that it was impossible to read the names on them.'' #: ''The person locks the door '''so''' no one is able to come in and take things.'' #: ''We help them '''so''' that they can get better.'' #: ''He asked me to write the equations on the blackboard '''so''' he could see how they developed.'' == Coordinator == {{coordinator}} # Giving reasons. #: ''We had been on a boat like that before, '''so''' knew the general layout.'' #: ''It was cheap, '''so''' it seemed like a deal.'' #: ''Our son is at school near here, '''so''' that's another reason for not moving.'' == Determiner == {{determiner}} # Used in the expression ''or so'' after a [[number]] or [[amount]] to show that it is not exact; [[about]], [[approximately]]. #: ''I didn't want to drive the [[fifteen]] or '''so''' [[highway]] [[minute]]s into [[town]].'' === Related words === * [[so as]] [[Category:Prepositions]] [[Category:Prepositions with no complements]] [[Category:Prepositions with clause complements]] s9gqcjqbs1s0z9qhb406mam9cvf13gm 0 4191 560796 560791 2026-07-07T13:10:22Z Minorax 27347 560796 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/sɜːt͡ʃ/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/sɝt͡ʃ/}} * {{audio|en-us-search.ogg|US}} == Verb == {{verb|search|es}} [[File:Henry Stacy Marks - Where is it?.jpg|thumb|a man '''searching''' for something in his house]] # When someone '''searches''' for something, they don't know where it is and they look in many places to try to discover where it is. {{syn|examine|scan|investigate}} {{ant|find}} #: ''I '''searched''' the whole room but I don't know where the book is.'' == Noun == {{noun|2=searches}} # An [[attempt]] to [[find]] something. #: ''The '''search''' for the stolen jewelry was unsuccessful.'' # The [[act]] of searching, as in computers etc.. #: '''''Search''' engines have made using the [[internet]] easier.'' === Synonyms === * [[examination]] * [[inspection]] * [[investigation]] === Antonyms === * [[finding]] * [[discovering]] bn2jmnsgak071n8td5fmco34pbyi7mj 560797 560796 2026-07-07T13:10:36Z Minorax 27347 560797 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/sɜːt͡ʃ/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/sɝt͡ʃ/}} * {{audio|en-us-search.ogg|US}} == Verb == {{verb|search|es}} [[File:Henry Stacy Marks - Where is it?.jpg|thumb|a man '''searching''' for something in his house]] # When someone '''searches''' for something, they don't know where it is and they look in many places to try to discover where it is. {{syn|examine|scan|investigate}} {{ant|find}} #: ''I '''searched''' the whole room but I don't know where the book is.'' {{-}} == Noun == {{noun|2=searches}} # An [[attempt]] to [[find]] something. #: ''The '''search''' for the stolen jewelry was unsuccessful.'' # The [[act]] of searching, as in computers etc.. #: '''''Search''' engines have made using the [[internet]] easier.'' === Synonyms === * [[examination]] * [[inspection]] * [[investigation]] === Antonyms === * [[finding]] * [[discovering]] 35iaaujmq342aftrxe2bbezy1kd9exo 0 4267 560795 560793 2026-07-07T13:10:16Z Minorax 27347 560795 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BNC1000HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/'draɪv/|/'ʤraɪv/}} * {{audio|en-us-drive.ogg|US}} * {{audio|en-uk-to drive.ogg|UK}} == Verb == {{verb2|drive|drives|drove|driven|driving}} [[File:Femme à moto avec sa fille à Ouagadougou.jpg|thumb|a woman '''driving''' (''sense 1'' ) a [[motorcycle]]]] # {{ti verb}} If you '''drive''' a car or other [[vehicle]], you [[control]] its [[movement]] and direction. #: ''I've been learning how to '''drive''' a [[bus]].'' # {{ti verb}} If you '''drive''' somewhere, you go there by car. #: ''The bus is too slow. Let's '''drive''' to school instead.'' #: ''Mom, can you '''drive''' me to Cindy's house?'' # {{transitive}} If you '''drive''' someone or something, you make them move. #: ''The dogs '''drove''' the cows into the field.'' # {{transitive}} If you '''drive''' someone to do something, you make them do something. #: ''The death of her son '''drove''' her to drink.'' === Related words === * [[driver]] * [[driven]] == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''drive''' is a [[trip]] by car. #: ''Let's go for a '''drive''' down to the lake.'' # {{cu noun}} '''Drive''' is the feeling that you want or need to do something. #: ''She has a strong '''drive''' to succeed.'' #: ''If you're tired, it often affects your [[sex drive|sex '''drive''']].'' # {{countable}} A ([[disk]]) '''drive''' is part of a [[computer]] that reads and writes [[information]] to a disk. # {{countable}} A '''drive''' is the short road outside a house to put a car on. # {{countable}} A '''drive''' is a short strong effort to do something. # {{uncountable}} '''Drive''' is the power that makes a vehicle move. # {{countable}} In sports, a '''drive''' a ball that has been hit hard. # {{countable}} A '''drive''' is when people [[direct]] a group of animals to move in a particular direction. # {{countable}} A '''drive''' is kind of road. === Synonyms === * [[driveway]] [[Category:Transportation]] [[Category:Computer hardware]] 8wfee1fevpriqov70c8jlauuvn3ex7y 0 18247 560798 560788 2026-07-07T13:10:38Z Minorax 27347 560798 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈwɒf.l̩/|[wɒf.ɫ̩]}} * {{US}} {{CA}} {{IPA|/ˈwɑ.fl̩/|[ˈwɑ.fɫ̩]}} * {{AU}} {{IPA|/ˈwɔf.l̩/|[ˈwɔf.ɫ̩]}} * {{audio|en-us-waffle.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} [[File:Gaufre sucre.jpg|thumb|a '''waffle''' (''sense 1'')]] # {{countable}} A '''waffle''' is a food that is usually eaten at [[breakfast]]. #: ''That '''waffle''' tasted so good!'' # {{uncountable}} '''Waffle''' is a [[vague]] type of [[writing]] or [[speech]]. #: ''This person keeps talking '''waffle'''.'' {{-}} == Verb == {{verb|waffl|e}} # {{context|UK}} If someone '''waffles''', they [[speak]] or [[write]] a lot without saying anything important. # {{context|US}} If someone '''waffles''', they can't choose, or often change their mind. [[Category:Foods]] 0of0kj10u4djhr12j5slm1r0ykzcef3 0 30470 560810 529090 2026-07-07T13:16:05Z Minorax 27347 560810 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈeɪ.nəs/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anus.wav|UK}} == Noun == {{noun|anus|anuses}} # {{anatomy}} The '''anus''' is the opening in the [[butt]] where waste from the [[intestines]] leaves the body. {{syn|asshole|arse|arsehole}} #: ''He used paper to clean around his '''anus''' before leaving the [[toilet]].'' === Related words === * [[anal]] [[Category:Body parts]] o3x76vxy7fuoyxai8ycjkbiph63g3in 0 41631 560802 517067 2026-07-07T13:13:14Z Minorax 27347 560802 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/nɒkˈtɜː(r)nəl/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/nɑkˈtɚnəl/}} * {{audio|en-us-nocturnal.ogg|US}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # When someone is '''nocturnal''', they are [[active]] and [[awake]] at night. #: ''{{lc|Owl}s are '''nocturnal''' animals.'' [[Category:Night]] r2gmnqah6dxcoz42gze9g5oa3w7knn6 560804 560802 2026-07-07T13:13:23Z Minorax 27347 560804 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/nɒkˈtɜː(r)nəl/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/nɑkˈtɚnəl/}} * {{audio|en-us-nocturnal.ogg|US}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # When someone is '''nocturnal''', they are [[active]] and [[awake]] at night. #: ''{{lc|Owl}}s are '''nocturnal''' animals.'' [[Category:Night]] 62gfrkhdvslvy806v5xwi1uwdwsrvmd 0 42333 560807 511914 2026-07-07T13:15:36Z Minorax 27347 560807 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈdʒɛnɪˈteɪli.ə/}} * {{audio|en-us-genitalia.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun2}} # '''Genitalia''' are the body parts used for [[sex]] and [[reproduction]], especially the parts on the outside of the body. {{syn|genitals}} #: ''His pants were down, and his '''genitalia''' were clearly visible.'' #: ''The law makes it illegal to show female breasts and '''genitalia'''.'' [[Category:Genitalia| ]] of2rrdujvng64pxhq11y8sloqrdcmb5 0 47880 560803 485612 2026-07-07T13:13:18Z Minorax 27347 560803 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{US}} {{IPA|/sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-secretion.wav|UK}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} '''Secretion''' is any substance that is [[secrete]]d by an [[organism]] # {{uncountable}} '''Secretion''' is the act of {{r|secret|ing}} a substance, especially from a [[gland]] p986j9m6vedhfom2db8r3jsm0czhydr 0 76308 560799 560782 2026-07-07T13:11:11Z Minorax 27347 560799 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈsɪ.vɪt/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-civet.wav|UK}} == Noun == {{noun}} # Any of various slender, nocturnal, catlike mammals (family Viverridae and related families) native to tropical Asia and Africa, having spotted or banded fur, a long tail, and perineal scent glands. # A thick, yellowish, musky secretion obtained from the scent glands of this animal, historically used as a fixative in perfumes (now largely replaced by synthetic versions). o4v9u4hjeu67oh7snu4jd70yd0ochvq 560800 560799 2026-07-07T13:12:06Z Minorax 27347 560800 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈsɪ.vɪt/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-civet.wav|UK}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} Any of various [[slender]], [[nocturnal]], catlike mammals (family ''Viverridae'' and related families) native to tropical Asia and Africa, having spotted or banded fur, a long tail, and [[perineal]] [[scent]] glands. # A thick, yellowish, musky [[secretion]] obtained from the scent glands of this animal, historically used as a fixative in [[perfume]]s (now largely replaced by synthetic versions). [[Category:Mammals]] 9ov1ucr6smsl77edqm8n7plk5fysuae 0 76310 560801 2026-07-07T13:12:57Z Minorax 27347 Creating plural from [[civet]] ([[User talk:Conrad.Irwin/creation.js|Accelerated]]) 560801 wikitext text/x-wiki == Noun == {{noun|civet}} # {{plural of|civet}} dw060rceg2t983lnv6xrifan2543zl2 0 76311 560805 2026-07-07T13:14:06Z Minorax 27347 Created page with "=== Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˌpɛrɪˈniəl/|/ˌpɛrəˈniəl/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perineal.wav|UK}} == Adjective == {{adj}} # Something that is '''perineal''' refers to the region of the [[perineum]]." 560805 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˌpɛrɪˈniəl/|/ˌpɛrəˈniəl/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perineal.wav|UK}} == Adjective == {{adj}} # Something that is '''perineal''' refers to the region of the [[perineum]]. 22z9gf136v22y4no60e5swaorc6ajy1 0 76312 560806 2026-07-07T13:15:05Z Minorax 27347 Created page with "=== Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˌpɛ.rɪˈniː.əm/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˌpɛr.ɪˈni.əm/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perineum.wav|UK}} == Noun == {{noun|3=perinea}} # {{anatomy}} The '''perineum''' is the region between the [[genitalia]] and [[anus]]." 560806 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˌpɛ.rɪˈniː.əm/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˌpɛr.ɪˈni.əm/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perineum.wav|UK}} == Noun == {{noun|3=perinea}} # {{anatomy}} The '''perineum''' is the region between the [[genitalia]] and [[anus]]. ef6ktdhuhsk986aw0r9wr8l25r8xfpp 0 76313 560808 2026-07-07T13:15:45Z Minorax 27347 Creating plural from [[perineum]] ([[User talk:Conrad.Irwin/creation.js|Accelerated]]) 560808 wikitext text/x-wiki == Noun == {{noun|perineum|3=perinea}} # {{plural of|perineum}} o2ahfkvtzcu1x7djsdk3wu5m2uyzx39 0 76314 560809 2026-07-07T13:15:50Z Minorax 27347 Creating plural from [[perineum]] ([[User talk:Conrad.Irwin/creation.js|Accelerated]]) 560809 wikitext text/x-wiki == Noun == {{noun|perineum|3=perinea}} # {{plural of|perineum}} o2ahfkvtzcu1x7djsdk3wu5m2uyzx39 0 76315 560812 2026-07-07T15:01:17Z Brett 77 Created page with "=== Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈuːdəlz/}}, {{SAMPA|/"u:d@lz/}} == Noun == {{noun2}} # {{informal}} {{plural}} A very large [[amount]] or [[number]] of something; [[lots]]. #: ''The library has '''oodles''' of [[book]]s for children.'' #: ''We still have '''oodles''' of [[time]].'' #: ''She made '''oodles''' of [[money]] from the new business.''" 560812 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈuːdəlz/}}, {{SAMPA|/"u:d@lz/}} == Noun == {{noun2}} # {{informal}} {{plural}} A very large [[amount]] or [[number]] of something; [[lots]]. #: ''The library has '''oodles''' of [[book]]s for children.'' #: ''We still have '''oodles''' of [[time]].'' #: ''She made '''oodles''' of [[money]] from the new business.'' k0cdcdhteu5g15qc2hyyx4sqa71vq14 0 76316 560813 2026-07-07T19:21:20Z ~2026-37350-54 54844 Created page with "== Noun == {{noun}} # The act of undermining, weakening, or overthrowing an established system, government, institution, or set of beliefs—usually from within and through indirect, covert, or gradual means rather than open force." 560813 wikitext text/x-wiki == Noun == {{noun}} # The act of undermining, weakening, or overthrowing an established system, government, institution, or set of beliefs—usually from within and through indirect, covert, or gradual means rather than open force. jgw3x4nzqu4ot9m5eekdkpfx8g4rbsn 0 76317 560814 2026-07-07T19:23:51Z ~2026-37350-54 54844 Created page with "== Noun == {{noun|antibody|antibodies}} # A Y-shaped protein produced by the body's immune system that identifies and neutralizes foreign invaders—such as viruses, bacteria, and toxins—by binding specifically to them." 560814 wikitext text/x-wiki == Noun == {{noun|antibody|antibodies}} # A Y-shaped protein produced by the body's immune system that identifies and neutralizes foreign invaders—such as viruses, bacteria, and toxins—by binding specifically to them. erdh119kobgqmwsiwbo7cg9rstruvc4