Wiktionary simplewiktionary https://simple.wiktionary.org/wiki/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.3 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 1127 559646 558378 2026-05-21T06:44:46Z ~2026-30469-52 54479 /* Translingual */ 559646 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Translingual== {{letter|A}} ===Uppercase=== # ([[typography]]) a [[capital]] a. ===Lowercase=== # ([[typography]]) a [[lowercase]] a. # (Samsung galaxy [phonetics]]) an [[open]] [[front]] [[unrounded]] [[vowel]]. ==English== {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} {{wikipedia}} === Pronunciation === ; {{q|letter name}} * {{UK}} {{US}} {{IPA|/eɪ/}} * {{AU}} {{IPA|/æɪ/}} * {{audio|en-us-a.ogg|US}} * {{audio|en-us-A.ogg|US}} * {{audio|en-uk-a.ogg|UK}} === Determiner === {| border=0 width=100% |- |bgcolor="#e2e2ff" valign=top width=49%| Determiner<br /> '''a''' |bgcolor="#e2e2ff" valign=top width=49%| Before vowel sounds<br />'''[[an]]''' |} # {{det|s|c}} '''A''' is used when you don't expect your listener to identify which thing you mean. {{syn|one|any|each}} #: ''Compare "'''A''' book I saw on the shelf" and "'''The''' book I gave you yesterday".'' === Note === * If the following word starts with a [[vowel]] sound, then we use [[an]] instead. * It is called the [[indefinite article]]. * It is not used in the plural: ''a book'' → ''books'' but not <s>''a books''</s>. == Noun == {{letter|A}} [[File:Latin A.png|thumb|The letter '''A''']] # '''A''' is the [[first]] [[letter]] of the [[alphabet]]. #: ''The letter '''"a"''' comes before "b".'' # {{context|school}} In some schools, an '''A''' is a very high grade. #: ''Ron got an '''A''' on his earth science test.'' {{alphabet}} [[Category:Determiners]] [[Category:Articles]] mkyl70eyaqldzc3p7dixrrfo6g8jjic 559647 559646 2026-05-21T06:46:51Z NDG 51868 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contribs/~2026-30469-52|~2026-30469-52]] ([[User talk:~2026-30469-52|talk]]) to last version by FonzuHarp: test edits, please use the sandbox 558378 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Translingual== {{letter|A}} ===Uppercase=== # ([[typography]]) a [[capital]] a. ===Lowercase=== # ([[typography]]) a [[lowercase]] a. # ([[phonetics]]) an [[open]] [[front]] [[unrounded]] [[vowel]]. ==English== {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} {{wikipedia}} === Pronunciation === ; {{q|letter name}} * {{UK}} {{US}} {{IPA|/eɪ/}} * {{AU}} {{IPA|/æɪ/}} * {{audio|en-us-a.ogg|US}} * {{audio|en-us-A.ogg|US}} * {{audio|en-uk-a.ogg|UK}} === Determiner === {| border=0 width=100% |- |bgcolor="#e2e2ff" valign=top width=49%| Determiner<br /> '''a''' |bgcolor="#e2e2ff" valign=top width=49%| Before vowel sounds<br />'''[[an]]''' |} # {{det|s|c}} '''A''' is used when you don't expect your listener to identify which thing you mean. {{syn|one|any|each}} #: ''Compare "'''A''' book I saw on the shelf" and "'''The''' book I gave you yesterday".'' === Note === * If the following word starts with a [[vowel]] sound, then we use [[an]] instead. * It is called the [[indefinite article]]. * It is not used in the plural: ''a book'' → ''books'' but not <s>''a books''</s>. == Noun == {{letter|A}} [[File:Latin A.png|thumb|The letter '''A''']] # '''A''' is the [[first]] [[letter]] of the [[alphabet]]. #: ''The letter '''"a"''' comes before "b".'' # {{context|school}} In some schools, an '''A''' is a very high grade. #: ''Ron got an '''A''' on his earth science test.'' {{alphabet}} [[Category:Determiners]] [[Category:Articles]] 9ayne92oj1ka18x709fwkz8rc4h6ni6 0 4065 559628 559617 2026-05-20T13:34:26Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 535200 wikitext text/x-wiki {{wikipedia}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪkˈstriːm/}} * {{SAMPA|/Ik"stri:m/}} * {{audio|en-us-extreme.ogg|US}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # If something is '''extreme''' it is very different from [[normal]]. #: ''This disease usually causes mild illness, but in '''extreme''' cases can cause death.'' #: ''Few animals can live in the '''extreme''' cold of the far north.'' == Noun == {{noun}} # An '''extreme''' is a [[situation]] or [[idea]] taken to its [[limit]], especially with two [[opposite]]s. #: ''When there is a crime, you have a range of choices. At one '''extreme''' you can do nothing. At the other '''extreme''', you can kill the person.'' === Related words === * [[extremist]] * [[extremity]] pqpraj1gu491n9cfd2dr9osgwxwxlor 0 4285 559624 559619 2026-05-20T13:34:19Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 521243 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˈpɝmənənt/}} * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈpɜːmənənt/}} * {{audio|en-us-permanent.ogg|Audio (US)}} * {{hyph|per|ma|nent}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # When something is '''permanent''', it cannot be [[change]]d or [[fix]]ed. {{ant|temporary|impermanent}} #: ''His '''permanent''' problems cannot be solved.'' === Related words === * [[permanently]] lluo42tmbkb5p21pkspzfit344lnrv9 0 6402 559634 559611 2026-05-20T13:34:30Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 535181 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{US}} {{IPA|/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/}} * {{UK}} {{IPA|/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/}} * {{audio|en-us-concerning.ogg|US}} == Preposition == {{preposition}} # about or relating to {{syn|about|as for|as to}} #: '''''Concerning''' the schedule, there have been a number of changes.'' == Verb == {{verb|concern}} # {{gerund-participle of|concern}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # If something is '''concerning''', it makes you [[worry]]. {{syn|worrying}} #: ''The change in her health is very '''concerning'''.'' e3e2y06rzmy1s6lramix0xj0gzktjdm 0 7236 559639 559606 2026-05-20T13:34:33Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 534358 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BNC1000HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{US}} {{IPA|/kənˈsɝn/}} * {{UK}} {{IPA|/kənˈsɜːn/}} * {{audio|en-us-concern.ogg|US}} * {{hyph|con|cern}} == Noun == {{noun}} {{AVL}} # {{cu noun}} A '''concern''' is something that you think is a problem or needs [[attention]]. #: ''The government expressed its '''concern''' at the fighting in Kenya.'' #: ''Poor sales are causing '''concern''' among the owners.'' #: ''Our main '''concern''' now is to make sure that everyone is safe.'' #: ''There is widespread '''concern''' about the approaching storm.'' #: ''He '''concern''' for her children is understandable, given the lack of information.'' #: ''The changes at the school were quite clearly a matter of great interest and '''concern''' among students.'' # {{uncountable}} '''Concern''' is a feeling that you want to help somebody. #: ''Her look of '''concern''' made him feel better.'' # {{countable}} A '''concern''' is a business. #: ''XYZ Company is an ongoing '''concern''', and we have no plans to shut it down.'' === Synonyms === * [[care]] * [[worry]] === Related words === * [[concerned]] * [[concerning]] * [[unconcerned]] == Verb == {{verb}} # {{transitive}} If <math>x</math> concerns <math>y</math>, <math>x</math> is about <math>y</math>. #: ''We have received a letter that '''concerns''' the recent sale of the property.'' #: ''The article is primarily '''concerned''' with Dylan's early life.'' # {{transitive}} If something '''concerns''' you, you think it is a problem or needs [[attention]]. #: ''The recent losses certainly '''concern''' me, but I still think things are looking good.'' # You use ''to whom it may '''concern''''' at the beginning of a letter when you don't know the name of the person you're writing to. p98gvkpv9lsq3joqfc62o5053aihwcw 0 7743 559645 534646 2026-05-21T05:34:55Z CommonsDelinker 117 Replacing President_Ronald_Reagan_meets_with_the_Press_after_signing_the_1981_Tax_Reconciliation_Bill_Rancho_Del_Cielo.jpg with [[File:President_Ronald_Reagan_Meets_with_The_Press_After_Signing_The_1981_Tax_Reconciliation_Bill_Rancho_Del_Cielo._-_DPLA_-_3 559645 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BNC1000HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{US}} {{IPA|/prɛs/}} * {{audio|en-uk-press.ogg|UK}} * {{audio|en-us-press.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun|2=presses}} [[File:President Ronald Reagan Meets with The Press After Signing The 1981 Tax Reconciliation Bill Rancho Del Cielo. - DPLA - 3b4f0119e2b08b0c050e82c2495cae12.jpg|thumb|{{w|Ronald Reagan}} speaking to the '''press''']] [[File:Power press animation.gif|thumb|a '''press''']] # {{uncountable}} {{context|sometimes with plural verb}} The '''press''' are the people and [[organisation]]s that [[report]] the news. #: ''The president gave an interview with members of the '''press'''.'' #: ''The company put out a '''press''' release about the new equipment.'' # {{uncountable}} The '''press''' is the news as it is reported. #: ''The next day, the fire was all over the '''press'''.'' # {{countable}} A '''press''' is a company that prints books. #: ''The book was published by {{w|University of California}} '''Press'''.'' # {{countable}} A '''press''' is a machine that [[print]]s books, newspapers, etc. #: ''Stop the '''presses'''! We've got a new story.'' # {{countable}} A '''press''' is a machine that pushes down on something to make it flat or to push out the water or juice. # {{countable}} A '''press''' is a time when you push something. #: ''She gave the button a quick '''press'''.'' === Synonyms === * [[media]] == Verb == {{verb|press|es}} [[File:SmithMachineBenchPress.JPG|thumb|bench '''press''']] # {{transitive}} If you '''press''' something, you [[push]] it against something. #: ''She '''pressed''' her nose against the window.'' #: ''Please, '''press''' a button.'' #: ''He found the cut and '''pressed''' down firmly to stop the blood.'' # {{transitive}} If you '''press''' clothes, you use an [[iron]] to make them flat. # {{ti verb}} If you '''press''' someone to do something, you ask them strongly or many times. #: ''When she '''pressed''' him for an answer, he hung up the phone.'' #: ''The group has been '''pressing''' for new laws to reduce pollution.'' # {{intransitive}} If you '''press''' on or forward, you keep going even though it's [[difficult]]. # {{transitive}} If you press a weight, you exercise by moving the weight up and away from your body. # {{transitive}} If you '''press''' a CD or record, you make a physical copy of it. === Synonyms === * [[push]] * [[squeeze]] === Related words === * [[unpressed]] * [[pressingly]] ox4zpma0qku054b7kcpj0d1rw4q9vvu 0 8344 559631 559614 2026-05-20T13:34:27Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 552559 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)rəs/|/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)rəs/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒərəs/|/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚəs/|/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚs/|/ˈdeɪnʒrəs/}} * {{audio|en-uk-dangerous.ogg|UK}} * {{audio|en-us-dangerous.ogg|US}} * {{hyph|dan|ger|ous}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # If something is '''dangerous''' it causes [[danger]]; something that can [[hurt]] or [[kill]] someone. {{syn|hazardous|perilous|risky|unsafe}} {{ant|safe}} #: ''A [[tiger]] is a very '''dangerous''' animal.'' #: ''{{lc|Lightning}} is very '''dangerous'''.'' #: ''The [[ambush]] put the soldiers in a very '''dangerous''' situation.'' === Related words === * [[danger]] * [[dangerously]] 90byddc2m11p7zahsorjiwwysur6nsc 0 8909 559623 559622 2026-05-20T13:30:28Z ~2026-26716-57 54301 559623 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{CA}} {{IPA|/ˈprɪvəlɛdʒ/}} * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈprɪv(ə)lɪdʒ/}} * {{audio|en-us-privilege.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''privilege''' is a certain thing that someone is [[allow]]ed to do or have. That is, not everyone is allowed to do or have it. #: ''Being able to drive is a '''privilege''' not a right.'' #: ''He was [[punish]]ed by having his '''privileges''' taken away.'' #: ''The '''privilege''' of the rich lords angered ordinary people in the French revolution.'' #: '''You''' have the great privilege to kiss myass. Use your power wisely. === Related words === * [[privileged]] knvx2eptv782y1ck5d9rm11zzuyr2xm 559641 559623 2026-05-20T13:34:35Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-26716-57|~2026-26716-57]] ([[User talk:~2026-26716-57|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] 559622 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{CA}} {{IPA|/ˈprɪvəlɛdʒ/}} * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈprɪv(ə)lɪdʒ/}} * {{audio|en-us-privilege.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''privilege''' is a certain thing that someone is [[allow]]ed to do or have. That is, not everyone is allowed to do or have it. #: ''Being able to drive is a '''privilege''' not a right.'' #: ''He was [[punish]]ed by having his '''privileges''' taken away.'' #: ''The '''privilege''' of the rich lords angered ordinary people in the French revolution.'' === Related words === * [[privileged]] t1vtg09kdy1fxfjukwy9ffiz6ab75n4 0 16714 559640 559605 2026-05-20T13:34:34Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 535179 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{US}} {{IPA|/kənˈsɝnd/}} * {{UK}} {{IPA|/kənˈsɜːnd/}} * {{audio|en-us-concerned.ogg|US}} * {{hyph|con|cerned}} == Verb == {{verb|concern}} # {{past tense and participle of|concern}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} {{AVL}} # If you are '''concerned''', you feel that something bad will happen. {{syn|worried}} #: ''Her friends became '''concerned''' and called the police.'' 854bct9rp1lqr7o03ffjetic08a3t0h 0 17565 559633 559612 2026-05-20T13:34:29Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 543020 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈwʌrijˌɪŋ/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-worrying.wav|UK}} == Verb == {{verb|worr|y}} # {{present participle of|worry}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # If something is '''worrying''', it makes you worry. #: ''It's a very '''worrying''' situation, but I'm not sure what to do.'' === Synonyms === * [[disturbing]] === Related words === * [[worry]] * [[worried]] * [[worryingly]] 1sidlcwpmaxpcx7ec16p6y4ozbk2z35 0 24617 559629 559616 2026-05-20T13:34:26Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 544705 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{ety-suffix|extreme|ly}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪksˈtriːmli/}} * {{audio|en-us-extremely.ogg|US}} == Adverb == {{adv}} # You use '''extremely''' when you want to make an [[adjective]] or [[adverb]] much stronger. It is stronger than ''[[very]]'' or ''[[fairly]]''. #: ''It is '''extremely''' difficult to climb {{w|Mount Everest}} without oxygen tanks.'' [[Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly]] kjizkol4fm1ymlln6dqrcijtk64mm4n 0 25764 559638 559607 2026-05-20T13:34:33Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 539541 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/fɒnd/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/fɑnd/}} * {{audio|en-us-fond.ogg|US}} == Adjective == {{adj|fond|fonder|fondest}} # If you are '''fond''' of something, then you like it a lot. #: ''I am quite '''fond''' of having fruit for dessert.'' #: ''I think Helen is rather '''fond''' of me since she always smiles when she sees me.'' 69y8ct5qilej8n0h9mmxuq5n6k811ek 0 25778 559630 559615 2026-05-20T13:34:27Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 539480 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪnˈtɛns/}} * {{audio|en-us-intense.ogg|US}} * {{hyph|in|tense}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # Something that is '''intense''' has a very strong action or effect. #: ''The '''intense''' heat of the day has gone, and a cooler evening is here.'' #: ''The pain in his head was so '''intense''' he could hardly stand up.'' # '''Intense''' activity involves doing a lot in a short time. #: ''The practice involved a mixture of long, slow stretching and '''intense''' jumping and running.'' === Related words === * [[intensity]] * [[intensive]] * [[intensely]] * [[intensify]] * [[intensively]] * [[intensification]] * [[intensive care]] * [[intensifier]] t6ip8evzn38z39sha7yzwu32fy6ks52 0 27174 559627 559620 2026-05-20T13:34:24Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 540570 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{compound|for|ever}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/fərˈɛvɚ/}} * {{SAMPA|/f@r"Ev@`/}} * {{audio|en-us-forever.ogg|US}} == Preposition == {{preposition}} # If something lasts '''forever''' it will never go away or it will last for a very long [[time]]. #: ''I think the sun will last '''forever.''' '' #: ''I will love you '''forever''' and ever.'' == Noun == {{noun4}} # {{uncountable}} a long time #: ''It took '''forever''' for me to walk to work.'' 9swf1o8es8i7sln57htjwd1hg032swf 0 40641 559632 559613 2026-05-20T13:34:28Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 534442 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{ety-suffix|therapy|ist}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈθɛrəpɪst/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-therapist.wav|UK}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''therapist''' is a person who [[administer]]s [[therapy]]. [[Category:People]] 43fc45dgonx75vrdxjuysawdkeui7zx 0 45361 559625 559618 2026-05-20T13:34:19Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 533919 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{ety-suffix|permanent|ly}} === Pronunciation === * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˈpɝmənəntli/}} * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈpɜːmənəntli/}} * {{audio|en-us-permanently.ogg|US}} * {{hyph|per|ma|nent|ly}} == Adverb == {{adv}} # If something happens '''permanently''', it happens [[forever]] without any [[change]]s. {{ant|temporarily}} #: ''The [[restaurant]] [[close]]d '''permanently''' in [[January]].'' [[Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly]] fqb04lyd6bez9dfs2wk6dlg21g63olw 0 46639 559636 559609 2026-05-20T13:34:32Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 505780 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{ety-suffix|constant|ly}} === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈkɒnstəntli/}} * {{audio|en-us-constantly.ogg|Audio (US)}} == Adverb == {{adv|more=true}} # If something is done '''constantly''', it is done [[continuously]] over a period of time. {{syn|regularly}} === Related words === * [[constant]] [[Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly]] p2tta8l43wkf4yllid9fk6yypth8sk8 0 47316 559637 559608 2026-05-20T13:34:33Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 537538 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{ety-suffix|repeated|ly}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/rɪˈpiːtɪdli/}} * {{audio|en-us-repeatedly.ogg|US}} * {{hyph|re|peat|ed|ly}} == Adverb == {{adv|more=true}} # If you do something '''repeatedly''', you do it [[several]] times or in [[repetition]]. #: ''He '''repeatedly''' [[violate]]d the court order, and shall now be [[punish]]ed.'' === Related words === * [[repeat]] [[Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly]] ew8foxoq8bqpz6nsmlg2fzau2fhyrvu 0 73254 559644 547288 2026-05-21T05:32:06Z CommonsDelinker 117 Replacing President_Ronald_Reagan_riding_horses_with_Queen_Elizabeth_II_during_visit_to_Windsor_Castle.jpg with [[File:President_Ronald_Reagan_Riding_Horses_with_Queen_Elizabeth_Ii_During_Visit_to_Windsor_Castle_-_DPLA_-_934bb1fd137bd8789fa9648e928f9ded.j 559644 wikitext text/x-wiki {{clear}} === Word parts === {{compound|horse|back}} === Pronunciation === * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˈhɔrsˌbæk/}} * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈhɔːsˌbæk/}} * {{audio|en-us-horseback.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} [[File:President Ronald Reagan Riding Horses with Queen Elizabeth Ii During Visit to Windsor Castle - DPLA - 934bb1fd137bd8789fa9648e928f9ded.jpg|thumb|President Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II on '''horseback'''.]] # The back of a horse. #: ''They came on '''horseback''' across the plains.'' 6x1m24pryebnd6qj0o1eiivogjubrgt 0 74162 559626 559621 2026-05-20T13:34:24Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 559217 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˌɒfˈlɪm.ɪts/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/awf-LIM-its/}} * {{hyph|off|lim|its}} == Expression == {{expression}} # {{idiomatic}} If an activity is '''off-limits''', someone is not [[allow]]ed to do it. # If something is '''off-limits''', someone is not allowed to [[access]] or use it. # If a place or area is '''off-limits''', someone is not allowed to enter or access that place or area. # If a topic is '''off-limits''', someone is not allowed to talk about it. rk75791glwuhln9dyqlmrevm5xy9gw0 0 75985 559635 559610 2026-05-20T13:34:31Z Minorax 27347 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/~2026-30224-32|~2026-30224-32]] ([[User talk:~2026-30224-32|talk]]) to last revision by [[User:Brett|Brett]] 559506 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-obsessive-compulsive disorder.wav|UK}} == Expression == {{expression}} # {{lb|en|medicine|psychology}} '''Obsessive-compulsive disorder''' is a mental [[disorder]] in which a person has repeated unwanted [[thought]]s and feels a strong need to do certain actions again and again, often to reduce [[anxiety]]. 0w4j6hb9b490gdvdjoe3wyiu06t55wa