SPELLING Synonyms
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orthography | nounn | |||||||
noun • a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols | ||||||||
grammar | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) | ||||||||
phonetics | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production and perception and acoustic analysis | ||||||||
transliteration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a transcription from one alphabet to another | ||||||||
typography | nounn | |||||||
noun • the craft of composing type and printing from it • art and technique of printing with movable type | ||||||||
writing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of creating written works • the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) • (usually plural) the collected work of an author • letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language • the activity of putting something in written form | ||||||||
charm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • a verbal formula believed to have magical force • something believed to bring good luck • (physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third most massive of all quarks verb • attract; cause to be enamored • control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft • protect through supernatural powers or charms • induce into action by using one's charm | ||||||||
comprise | verbv | |||||||
verb • be composed of • include or contain; have as a component • form or compose | ||||||||
enchantment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual • a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation • a magical spell | ||||||||
forebode | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a prediction about; tell in advance | ||||||||
go | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • functioning correctly and ready for action noun • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine • a usually brief attempt • a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters verb • change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically • follow a procedure or take a course • move away from a place into another direction • enter or assume a certain state or condition • be awarded; be allotted • have a particular form • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • follow a certain course • be abolished or discarded • be or continue to be in a certain condition • make a certain noise or sound • perform as expected when applied • to be spent or finished • progress by being changed • continue to live and avoid dying • pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life • be in the right place or situation • be ranked or compare • begin or set in motion • have a turn; make one's move in a game • be contained in • be sounded, played, or expressed • blend or harmonize • lead, extend, or afford access • be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired • go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way • be spent • give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number • stop operating or functioning | ||||||||
import | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country • an imported person brought from a foreign country • the message that is intended or expressed or signified • a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred • having important effects or influence verb • bring in from abroad • transfer (electronic data) into a database or document • indicate or signify | ||||||||
mean | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n adjective satellite • approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value • characterized by malice • having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality • marked by poverty befitting a beggar • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity • (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt • of no value or worth • very good; of the highest quality verb • mean or intend to express or convey • have as a logical consequence • denote or connote • have in mind as a purpose • have a specified degree of importance • intend to refer to • destine or designate for a certain purpose | ||||||||
patch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small contrasting part of something • a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation • a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program • a connection intended to be used for a limited time • sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) • a protective cloth covering for an injured eye • a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body verb • to join or unite the pieces of • provide with a patch; also used metaphorically • mend by putting a patch on • repair by adding pieces | ||||||||
piece | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a separate part of a whole • an item that is an instance of some type • a portion of a natural object • a musical work that has been created • an instance of some kind • an artistic or literary composition • a portable gun • a serving that has been cut from a larger portion • a distance • a work of art of some artistic value • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a share of something • game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games verb • to join or unite the pieces of • create by putting components or members together • join during spinning • eat intermittently; take small bites of • repair by adding pieces | ||||||||
relieve | verbv | |||||||
verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations • grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to • lessen the intensity of or calm • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • relieve oneself of troubling information • provide relief for • free from a burden, evil, or distress • take by stealing • grant exemption or release to • alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive | ||||||||
signify | verbv | |||||||
verb • denote or connote • convey or express a meaning • make known with a word or signal | ||||||||
tour | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • a period of time spent in military service verb • make a tour of a certain place | ||||||||
trance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation • a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep • A genre of electronic dance music with a fast tempo, repetitive phrasing, and often a hypnotic effect. verb • attract; cause to be enamored | ||||||||
turn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a circular segment of a curve • the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • an unforeseen development • a movement in a new direction • the act of turning away or in the opposite direction • turning or twisting around (in place) • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • a short performance that is part of a longer program • a favor for someone • taking a short walk out and back verb • to change orientation or direction • undergo a transformation or a change of position or action • undergo a change or development • cause to move around or rotate • change to the contrary • pass to the other side of • pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become • let (something) fall or spill from a container • move around an axis or a center • cause to move around a center so as to show another side of • to send or let go • to break and turn over earth especially with a plow • shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel • change color • twist suddenly so as to sprain • cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics • accomplish by rotating • get by buying and selling • cause to move along an axis or into a new direction • channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • alter the functioning or setting of • direct at someone • have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to • go sour or spoil • become officially one year older | ||||||||