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 1983 559670 559598 2026-05-21T19:31:19Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559670 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈpɜː(r)sən/}} * {{audio|en-us-person.ogg|US}} * {{audio|en-uk-person.ogg|UK}} * {{hyph|per|son}} == Noun == {{noun|person|people}} [[File:Sunset 02490.jpg|thumb|A person]] [[File:Djola-2006.jpg|thumb|People]] # {{countable}} A '''person''' is [[someone]]. #:''She is a very nice '''person'''.'' # {{uncountable}} In [[grammar]], the system of '''person''' is related to who is involved in the [[conversation]]. #: ''The pronoun ''I'' is first '''person''', ''you'' is second '''person''', and most other nouns are third '''person'''.'' {{noun|person|persons}} # {{countable}} A '''person''' is an individual with a mind and [[right|rights]]. #: ''The court is trying to decide if an elephant is a legal '''person'''.'' === Related words === * [[personal]] * [[personify]] * [[persona]] [[Category:Philosophy]] [[Category:Grammar]] dmcrvzf22pdnwhyag5q13j2dab5bdek 0 2449 559667 559604 2026-05-21T19:30:04Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559667 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{enPR|thĭng}}, {{IPA|/θɪŋ/}} * {{audio|en-us-thing.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A thing is something. {{syn|something}} #: ''She sent her '''things''' to New York.'' === Usage === People often use the word “thing” to talk about items in general, items that have no name, or items that are hard to describe. They sometimes use it to talk about items whose names they have forgotten. === Related words === * [[matter]] * [[unit]] * [[noun]] * [[general]] * [[unnamed]] * [[nondescript]] nd40lm7a5oq78938ev2eikqgukqouth 559668 559667 2026-05-21T19:30:21Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559668 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{enPR|thĭng}}, {{IPA|/θɪŋ/}} * {{audio|en-us-thing.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''thing''' is something. {{syn|something}} #: ''She sent her '''things''' to New York.'' === Usage === People often use the word “thing” to talk about items in general, items that have no name, or items that are hard to describe. They sometimes use it to talk about items whose names they have forgotten. === Related words === * [[matter]] * [[unit]] * [[noun]] * [[general]] * [[unnamed]] * [[nondescript]] 42e3j5j1zckb4m9kislzyvct69n161b 559669 559668 2026-05-21T19:30:43Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559669 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{enPR|thĭng}}, {{IPA|/θɪŋ/}} * {{audio|en-us-thing.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''thing''' is [[something]]. {{syn|something}} #: ''She sent her '''things''' to New York.'' === Usage === People often use the word “thing” to talk about items in general, items that have no name, or items that are hard to describe. They sometimes use it to talk about items whose names they have forgotten. === Related words === * [[matter]] * [[unit]] * [[noun]] * [[general]] * [[unnamed]] * [[nondescript]] svnt4m521thy1m0otcziqp0nra4wwpe 559676 559669 2026-05-22T01:32:42Z ~2026-30574-54 54491 559676 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{enPR|thĭng}}, {{IPA|/θɪŋ/}} * {{audio|en-us-thing.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''thing''' is [[something]] like your mum {{syn|something}} #: ''She sent her '''things''' to New York.'' === Usage === People often use the word “p nis” to talk about items in general, items that have no name, or items that are hard to describe. They sometimes use it to talk about items whose names they have forgotten. === Related words === * [[matter]] * [[unit]] * [[noun]] * [[general]] * [[unnamed]] * [[nondescript]] rbihsv1fc5cpcqzb0pfefmmf13zxf6e 559677 559676 2026-05-22T01:36:06Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559677 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{enPR|thĭng}}, {{IPA|/θɪŋ/}} * {{audio|en-us-thing.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''thing''' is [[something]]. {{syn|something}} #: ''She sent her '''things''' to New York.'' === Usage === People often use the word “p nis” to talk about items in general, items that have no name, or items that are hard to describe. They sometimes use it to talk about items whose names they have forgotten. === Related words === * [[matter]] * [[unit]] * [[noun]] * [[general]] * [[unnamed]] * [[nondescript]] g3zbxk19oafu1qni21ud8x3edkh31a6 559678 559677 2026-05-22T01:41:37Z ~2026-26716-57 54301 559678 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{enPR|thĭng}}, {{IPA|/θɪŋ/}} * {{audio|en-us-thing.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} A '''thing''' is [[something]] like your mum {{syn|something}} #: ''She sent her '''things''' to New York.'' === Usage === People often use the word “p nis” to talk about items in general, items that have no name, or items that are hard to describe. They sometimes use it to talk about items whose names they have forgotten. === Related c ocks === * [[matter]] * [[unit]] * [[noun]] * [[general]] * [[unnamed]] * [[nondescript]] apjip46xtghsqtnerdmze31wcwbxfnp 559696 559678 2026-05-22T11:24:28Z MathXplore 31658 Restored revision 559604 by [[Special:Contributions/Brett|Brett]] ([[en:w:User:BrandonXLF/Restorer|Restorer]]) 559696 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BE850}} {{BNC1HW}} === Pronunciation === * {{enPR|thĭng}}, {{IPA|/θɪŋ/}} * {{audio|en-us-thing.ogg|US}} == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} An [[item]]; an object. {{syn|item|object}} #: ''She sent her '''things''' to New York.'' === Usage === People often use the word “thing” to talk about items in general, items that have no name, or items that are hard to describe. They sometimes use it to talk about items whose names they have forgotten. === Related words === * [[matter]] * [[unit]] * [[noun]] * [[general]] * [[unnamed]] * [[nondescript]] ebpnkcxepnm9nqn247ceh7uzrf6gl3h 0 4065 559656 559628 2026-05-21T19:15:35Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559656 wikitext text/x-wiki {{wikipedia}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪkˈstriːm/}} * {{SAMPA|/Ik"stri:m/}} * {{audio|en-us-extreme.ogg|US}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # '''Extreme''' means to a very high degree far beyond what is usual. #: ''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]] 0z4sg9ep3bk6fkvczbveb7bgl4xyrik 0 4285 559653 559624 2026-05-21T19:10:10Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559653 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}} # '''Permanent''' means lasting for a long time or forever. {{ant|temporary|impermanent}} #: ''His '''permanent''' problems cannot be solved.'' === Related words === * [[permanently]] fjewly12fta42usqtgc5k7c4e1kaj97 0 4798 559690 552576 2026-05-22T02:37:37Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559690 wikitext text/x-wiki {{BNC1000HW}} === Pronunciation === ;verb * {{enPR|lĭv}}, {{IPA|/lɪv/}} * {{SAMPA|/lIv/}} * {{audio|en-us-live-verb.ogg|US}} ;adjective * {{enPR|līv}}, {{IPA|/laɪv/}} * {{SAMPA|/laIv/}} * {{audio|en-us-live-adj.ogg|US}} == Verb == {{verb|liv|e}} # {{intransitive}} To be [[alive]]; to have [[life]]. #: ''He's not expected to '''live''' for more than a few months.'' # {{intransitive}} To have permanent residence somewhere. #: ''I '''live''' at 256 Oak Avenue.'' # {{intransitive}} To [[survive]], to [[continue]]. #: ''Her memory '''lives''' in that song.'' == Adjective == {{adj}} # Having [[life]]; something [[alive]]. #: ''The post office will not ship '''live''' animals.'' # A '''live''' [[firearm]] or [[explosive]] is able to cause [[harm]]. #: ''The air force practices dropping '''live''' bombs on the uninhabited island.'' # {{context|circuitry}} {{lc|Charge}}d or [[energize]]d with [[electricity]], usually meaning that the item can cause an [[electric shock]] or [[electrocution]] if someone comes in contact with it. #: ''Use caution when working near '''live''' wires.'' # {{context|poker}} A '''live''' bet is a bet that can be [[raised]] by the person betting. #: ''Tommy's blind was '''live''', so he was given the option to raise.'' == Adverb == {{adv}} # A '''live''' event is an event that happens in [[real time]]; [[direct]]. #: ''The concert was broadcast '''live''' by radio.'' === Related words === *[[life]] k8ce1l0zt4heqjlsrozt3853jardlkx 0 5159 559671 559600 2026-05-21T19:32:10Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559671 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{US}} {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈsʌmwʌn/}} * {{audio|en-us-someone.ogg|US}} * {{hyph|some|one}} == Determiner == {{determiner}} # A [[person]] #: ''I heard '''someone''' at the door.'' #: ''You should ask '''someone''' who knows more about it.'' #: ''I'm hoping to meet '''someone''' special at the [[dance]].'' #: === Synonyms === * [[somebody]] === Antonyms === * [[no one]] * [[nobody]] === Related words === * [[some]] * [[one]] {{stub}} mchdbcuf1mvr4ju4l7e7eovk9xw3p4d 0 6026 559672 559601 2026-05-21T19:33:29Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559672 wikitext text/x-wiki {{simplify}} === Word parts === {{compound|some|thing}} === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/|[ˈsɐmθɪŋ]}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/|[ˈsʌn̪θɪŋ]}} * {{audio|en-us-something.ogg|US}} == Determiner == {{determiner}} # {{det|s}} A [[thing]] #: ''I'm going to [[wear]] '''something''' today.'' # {{det|s}} An [[event]]. #: ''Isn't '''something''' going to happen?'' # {{det|s}} A certain object. #: ''You're really '''something'''!'' == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} {{singular only}} A '''something''' is a [[quality]] that is difficult to identify. #: ''This beer has a certain '''something''' that I enjoy.'' === Related words === * [[some]] * [[thing]] * [[nothing]] * [[anything]] * [[everything]] * [[somebody]] * [[someone]] * [[somewhere]] {{stub}} fzlo4adeojbtosamxc9sxui2d4d4zpj 559673 559672 2026-05-21T19:33:45Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559673 wikitext text/x-wiki {{simplify}} === Word parts === {{compound|some|thing}} === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/|[ˈsɐmθɪŋ]}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/|[ˈsʌn̪θɪŋ]}} * {{audio|en-us-something.ogg|US}} == Determiner == {{determiner}} # {{det|s}} A [[thing]] #: ''I'm going to [[wear]] '''something''' today.'' # {{det|s}} An [[event]]. #: ''Isn't '''something''' going to happen?'' # {{det|s}} A certain object. #: ''You're really '''something'''!'' == Noun == {{noun}} # {{countable}} {{singular only}} '''Something''' is a [[quality]] that is difficult to identify. #: ''This beer has a certain '''something''' that I enjoy.'' === Related words === * [[some]] * [[thing]] * [[nothing]] * [[anything]] * [[everything]] * [[somebody]] * [[someone]] * [[somewhere]] {{stub}} 5w4xia57kvvcrk01vbip0z92mbdggv4 0 6402 559662 559634 2026-05-21T19:21:26Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559662 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 a person [[worry]]. {{syn|worrying}} #: ''The change in her health is very '''concerning'''.'' 173yq44rkcad2lushsgy2z5su8qn4sw 0 7236 559665 559639 2026-05-21T19:26:06Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559665 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''' about something means something that a person is [[worried]] about. #: ''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}} A '''concern''' with something means something that a person is [[interested]] in or [[involved]] with. # {{uncountable}} '''Concern''' is a feeling that a person wants to help someone. #: ''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''' a person, they 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. 88nbyq9rojz0p26t9pzs8y947gy7yzh 0 8344 559659 559631 2026-05-21T19:18:48Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559659 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]] a person. {{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]] bqbzwowdggo44a1l0grlyyia3vm6cy2 0 16714 559666 559640 2026-05-21T19:28:11Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559666 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}} # To be '''concerned''' about something means to be [[worried]] about something. {{syn|worried}} #: ''Her friends became '''concerned''' and called the police.'' # To be '''concerned''' with something means to be [[interested]] in or [[involved]] with something. tuwj8gn1oo0xor82uiv1phunuo85br1 0 17565 559661 559633 2026-05-21T19:20:44Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559661 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 a person worry. #: ''It's a very '''worrying''' situation, but I'm not sure what to do.'' === Synonyms === * [[disturbing]] === Related words === * [[worry]] * [[worried]] * [[worryingly]] pxkk9jxtqq0rdaih553io86y665twu3 0 19106 559695 552574 2026-05-22T02:42:11Z ~2026-30752-15 54493 559695 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ˈfeɪtəl/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|[ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩]}} * {{audio|en-us-fatal.ogg|US}} == Adjective == {{adj}} # If something is '''fatal''', it can [[kill]] a person or thing. #: ''The injury was '''fatal'''.'' # If something is '''fatal''', it [[stop]]s something from [[working]]. #: ''The computer had a '''fatal''' error and shut down.'' # If something is '''fatal''', it [[proceed]]ed from or was [[assigned]] by [[fate]] or [[destiny]]. === Synonyms === * [[deadly]] * [[destructive]] * [[mortal]] * [[inevitable]] === Related words === * [[fatalism]] * [[fatalist]] * [[fatally]] * [[fatalistic]] * [[fatality]] * [[nonfatal]] 9cdvafuizdltdaq0uhg9fgvq3wo63hj 0 20243 559693 559101 2026-05-22T02:40:34Z ~2026-30752-15 54493 559693 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/liːθəl/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lethal.wav|UK}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # If something is '''lethal''', it can [[kill]] a person or thing; it causes [[death]]. #: ''Cobra's [[poison]] is '''lethal'''.'' # If something was '''lethal''', it killed a person or thing. #: ''The bite was '''lethal''' in only a few hours.'' === Synonyms === * [[deadly]] * [[fatal]] n0aaiakd749qf0qe4hye57lnucxvarf 559694 559693 2026-05-22T02:41:24Z ~2026-30752-15 54493 559694 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/liːθəl/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lethal.wav|UK}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # If something is '''lethal''', it can [[kill]] a person or thing. #: ''Cobra's [[poison]] is '''lethal'''.'' # If something was '''lethal''', it killed a person or thing. #: ''The bite was '''lethal''' in only a few hours.'' === Synonyms === * [[deadly]] * [[fatal]] 1p1d0bf6el3yr4lucu7pestyrnm202z 0 24617 559657 559629 2026-05-21T19:16:56Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559657 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{ety-suffix|extreme|ly}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪksˈtriːmli/}} * {{audio|en-us-extremely.ogg|US}} == Adverb == {{adv}} # '''Extremely''' means to a very high degree. #: ''It is '''extremely''' difficult to climb {{w|Mount Everest}} without oxygen tanks.'' [[Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly]] 3xylxqcwi1w5jb004g0phu6i9nvfk45 0 25003 559684 463044 2026-05-22T02:21:23Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559684 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/dɪˈstrɛs/}}, {{SAMPA|/dI"strEs/}} * {{audio|en-us-distress.ogg|Audio (US)}} * {{hyphenation|dis|tress}} == Verb == {{verb|distress|es}} # {{transitive}} '''Distress''' means someone who is intensely [[upset]], [[worried]], [[anxious]], or is suffering from [[physical]] or [[emotional]] [[pain]]. 2mn0157aoresscyfqtzjhiar6dkfwfu 0 25005 559679 409119 2026-05-22T02:08:33Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559679 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Verb== {{verb|distress|es}} # {{past tense and participle of|distress}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # '''Distressed''' means to be intensely [[upset]], [[worried]], [[anxious]], or to be suffering from [[physical]] or [[emotional]] [[pain]]. === Related words === * [[distress]] 8pl99is48t9cdjd13dxma78n35crdbq 559680 559679 2026-05-22T02:08:48Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559680 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Verb== {{verb|distress|es}} # {{past tense and participle of|distress}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # '''Distressed''' means to be intensely [[upset]], [[worried]], [[anxious]], or to suffer from [[physical]] or [[emotional]] [[pain]]. === Related words === * [[distress]] da03xeub0ce1hvqwzb66kqr7g56vdv5 559681 559680 2026-05-22T02:10:40Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559681 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Verb== {{verb|distress|es}} # {{past tense and participle of|distress}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # '''Distressed''' means to be intensely [[upset]], [[worried]], [[anxious]], or to suffer from [[physical]] or [[emotional]] [[pain]]. #: ''I was '''distressed''' after the sad loss.'' === Related words === * [[distress]] i6ae0uo3zx62zhhfnmxcsvjhleo34ui 559682 559681 2026-05-22T02:18:30Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559682 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Verb== {{verb|distress|es}} # {{past tense and participle of|distress}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # '''Distressed''' means to be intensely [[upset]], [[worried]], or [[anxious]], or to suffer from [[physical]] or [[emotional]] [[pain]]. #: ''I was '''distressed''' after the sad loss.'' === Related words === * [[distress]] hmmh8wue65cntnw3pnpq9fkpga98m2v 559683 559682 2026-05-22T02:18:55Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559683 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Verb== {{verb|distress|es}} # {{past tense and participle of|distress}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # '''Distressed''' means to be intensely [[upset]], [[worried]], [[anxious]], or to suffer from [[physical]] or [[emotional]] [[pain]]. #: ''I was '''distressed''' after the sad loss.'' === Related words === * [[distress]] i6ae0uo3zx62zhhfnmxcsvjhleo34ui 0 25006 559685 496315 2026-05-22T02:22:42Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559685 wikitext text/x-wiki == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # If something is '''distressing''', it causes a person to be [[distressed]]. ==Verb== {{verb|distress|es}} # {{present participle of|distress}} 0bws45cd071xth4ghy9uxkpghcj4frs 0 25764 559652 559638 2026-05-21T19:08:56Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559652 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/fɒnd/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/fɑnd/}} * {{audio|en-us-fond.ogg|US}} == Adjective == {{adj|fond|fonder|fondest}} # To be '''fond''' of someone or something means to like someone or something very much. #: ''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.'' sk8by4xc3u1k7b5qs6klq9q7pakhvkp 0 25778 559658 559630 2026-05-21T19:18:08Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559658 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪnˈtɛns/}} * {{audio|en-us-intense.ogg|US}} * {{hyph|in|tense}} == Adjective == {{adj|more=true}} # '''Intense''' means [[strong]] or [[extreme]]. #: ''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]] f08kbp3y43u0g3hlxgdo4h7gso7j1f6 0 27174 559655 559627 2026-05-21T19:14:34Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559655 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{compound|for|ever}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/fərˈɛvɚ/}} * {{SAMPA|/f@r"Ev@`/}} * {{audio|en-us-forever.ogg|US}} == Preposition == {{preposition}} # '''Forever''' means for a limitless time or very long time. #: ''I think the sun will last '''forever.''' '' #: ''I will love you '''forever''' and ever.'' #: ''It took '''forever''' for me to walk to work.'' tlnje40wan0gxlo7k0frl6mb4mvlzyp 0 33720 559674 559599 2026-05-21T19:34:16Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559674 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈsʌmbədɪ/}} * {{US}} {{IPA|/ˈsʌmbʌdi/|/ˈsʌmbədi/|/ˈsʌmbɑdi/}} * {{audio|en-us-somebody.ogg|Audio (US)}} == Determiner == {{determiner}} # {{det|s}} '''Somebody''' is a [[person]]. {{syn|someone}} {{ant|nobody}} #: ''I think I saw '''somebody''' outside.'' #: '''''Somebody''' keeps leaving the lights on.'' == Noun == {{noun|2=somebodies}} #{{countable}} A '''somebody''' is a person who is [[famous]] or important. === Related words === *[[some]] *[[body]] jhobdkb4fn73phb4ixbvnrhsobhab75 0 40641 559660 559632 2026-05-21T19:20:00Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559660 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 someone who is skilled in a particular type of [[therapy]]. [[Category:People]] 18bzdabwft2jby1n3catwwsyxsludhb 0 45361 559654 559625 2026-05-21T19:11:43Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559654 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}} # '''Permanently''' means in a way that lasts forever or for a long time. {{ant|temporarily}} #: ''The [[restaurant]] [[close]]d '''permanently''' in [[January]].'' [[Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly]] cjx8ro9iqwqvrkntlpm3cvclagk8sf1 0 46639 559663 559636 2026-05-21T19:22:57Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559663 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}} # '''Constantly''' means [[continuously]] over a period of time; [[always]]. {{syn|regularly}} === Related words === * [[constant]] [[Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly]] 2iuwpjiqneinwykd7cjq8sr1j0ta62f 0 47316 559664 559637 2026-05-21T19:24:14Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559664 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}} # '''Repeatedly''' means over and over again; [[constantly]]. #: ''He '''repeatedly''' [[violate]]d the court order, and shall now be [[punish]]ed.'' === Related words === * [[repeat]] [[Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly]] 00we3vqa8l1vy3djyls1holsa1rsojg 0 50214 559692 552302 2026-05-22T02:39:06Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559692 wikitext text/x-wiki === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪˈlektrəkjuːt/|/əˈlektrəkjuːt/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-electrocute.wav|UK}} * {{hyph|elec|tro|cute}} == Verb == {{verb|electrocut|e}} # {{transitive}} '''Electrocute''' means to injure or kill someone by [[electricity]]. #: ''Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was '''electrocuted'''.'' <!--from en.wikt--> === Related words === * [[electrocution]] a4dno79svdsnno2pol4gajj91wozbyu 0 50218 559691 540680 2026-05-22T02:38:29Z ~2026-30610-59 54492 559691 wikitext text/x-wiki {{wikipedia}} === Word parts === {{ety-suffix|electrocute|ion}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuːʃən/}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-electrocution.wav|UK}} * {{hyph|elec|tro|cu|tion}} == Noun == {{noun}} # '''Electrocution''' is the [[injury]] or [[killing]] of someone by [[electricity]]. === Related words === * [[electrocute]] llfp2xodi7a3ugackqesdwq76s0933c 0 65953 559675 522357 2026-05-21T19:35:37Z ~2026-30550-63 54488 559675 wikitext text/x-wiki === Word parts === {{ety-suffix|intense|ly}} === Pronunciation === * {{IPA|/ɪnˈtɛnsli/}} * {{audio|en-us-intensely.ogg|Audio (US)}} * {{audio|LL-Q1860 (eng)-Back ache-intensely.wav|Audio (UK)}} == Adverb == {{adv|more=true}} # '''Intensely''' means to a [[strong]] or [[extreme]] degree. 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