around 6 2 adverb adv adverb • in the area or vicinity
• by a circular or circuitous route
• used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
• in a circle or circular motion
• (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
• in or to a reversed position or direction
• to a particular destination either specified or understood
• all around or on all sides
• in circumference
• from beginning to end; throughout
surround 8 2 verb v noun • the area in which something exists or lives
verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
• envelop completely
• surround so as to force to give up
• surround with a wall in order to fortify
wraparound 10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun • a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around
runaround 9 3 verb, noun v, n noun • An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
• A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
• A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
• A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.
kickaround 10 3 noun n
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background 10 2 noun n noun • a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
• extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured
• relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation
• the state of the environment in which a situation exists
• (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
• scenery hung at back of stage
verb • understate the importance or quality of
compound 8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective • composed of more than one part
noun • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
• (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
• an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
• a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
adjective satellite • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
• composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
verb • make more intense, stronger, or more marked
• put or add together
• calculate principal and interest
• create by mixing or combining
• combine so as to form a whole; mix
go-around 8 2 verb, noun v, n noun • an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
playground 10 2 noun n noun • an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes
• yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
profound 8 2 adjective adj adjective • showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
adjective satellite • of the greatest intensity; complete
• far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
• coming from deep within one
• (of sleep) deep and complete
• situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
underground 11 3 adjective adj noun • a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
• an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
adverb • in or into hiding or secret operation
• beneath the surface of the earth
adjective satellite • under the level of the ground
• conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
year-around 10 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj adjective • operating or continuing throughout the year
ground 6 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • the solid part of the earth's surface
• a rational motive for a belief or action
• the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
• a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
• a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
• a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
• (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
• the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
verb • fix firmly and stably
• confine or restrict to the ground
• place or put on the ground
• instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
• bring to the ground
• hit or reach the ground
• throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
• (baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
• cover with a primer; apply a primer to
• connect to a ground
• use as a basis for; found on
found 5 1 verb, noun v, n adjective • come upon unexpectedly or after searching
noun • food and lodging provided in addition to money
verb • set up or found
• set up or lay the groundwork for
• use as a basis for; found on
turnaround 10 3 noun n noun • time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip
• a decision to reverse an earlier decision
• an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
• act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip
• turning in the opposite direction
astound 7 2 verb v verb • affect with wonder
pound 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972)
• 16 ounces avoirdupois
• the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy
• the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters
• formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents
• a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec
• a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)
• a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs
• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
verb • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
• strike or drive against with a heavy impact
• move heavily or clumsily
• move rhythmically
• partition off into compartments
• shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits
• place or shut up in a pound
• break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle
bob around 9 3 verb v verb • move up and down with no specific path
boss around 10 3 verb v bring around 11 3 verb v verb • cause to adopt an opinion or course of action
• provide a cure for, make healthy again
• call to mind
bum around 9 3 verb, noun v, n clown around 11 3 verb v verb • act as or like a clown
come around 10 3 verb v verb • change one's position or opinion
• happen regularly
drive around 11 3 verb v verb • drive someone in a vehicle
• drive without any particular aim
fool around 10 3 verb v verb • indulge in horseplay
• commit adultery
frig around 10 3 verb v hang around 10 3 verb v verb • be about a place without any apparent purpose
horse around 11 2 verb v verb • indulge in horseplay
jazz around 10 3 verb • wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
kick around 10 3 verb v verb • be around; be alive or active
• treat badly; abuse
• discuss lightly
monkey around 12 4 verb v verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
moon around 10 3 verb • be idle in a listless or dreamy way
• be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed
mope around 10 3 verb v verb • move around slowly and aimlessly
muck around 10 3 verb v verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
pass around 10 3 verb v verb • cause to be distributed
• cause to become widely known
play around 10 3 verb, adverb v, adv verb • commit adultery
• work with in an amateurish manner
push around 10 3 verb v revolve around 13 4 verb v verb • center upon
• move around in a circular motion
roll around 10 3 verb v round 5 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective • having the shape or form of a circle
noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot
• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
• a regular route for a sentry or policeman
• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
• the usual activities in your day
• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
• the course along which communications spread
• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)
• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
• an outburst of applause
• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
• any circular or rotating mechanism
adverb • from beginning to end; throughout
adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich
• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
verb • wind around; move along a circular course
• make round
• pronounce with rounded lips
• attack in speech or writing
• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
• express as a round number
• become round, plump, or shapely
sit around 9 3 verb, adverb v, adv verb • be around, often idly or without specific purpose
sleep around 11 2 verb v verb • be sexually active with more than one partner
slush around 11 3 verb v verb • spill or splash copiously or clumsily
sound 5 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective • financially secure and safe
• in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
noun • the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
• the subjective sensation of hearing something
• mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
• the sudden occurrence of an audible event
• the audible part of a transmitted signal
• (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
• a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
• a large ocean inlet or deep bay
adjective satellite • exercising or showing good judgment
• in excellent physical condition
• logically valid
• having legal efficacy or force
• vigorous or severe
• free from moral defect
• (of sleep) deep and complete
• complete; thorough
verb • appear in a certain way
• make a certain noise or sound
• give off a certain sound or sounds
• announce by means of a sound
• utter with vibrating vocal chords
• cause to sound
• measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
stick around 11 3 verb v verb • be available or ready for a certain function or service
• stay put (in a certain place)
swing around 11 3 verb v verb • turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically
turn around 10 3 verb v noun • turning in an opposite direction or position
verb • turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically
• improve dramatically
• improve significantly; go from bad to good
waltz around 11 3 wheel around 11 3 verb v verb • wheel somebody or something
• change directions as if revolving on a pivot
whirl around 11 3 verb v Show Top 100
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