8 2 noun n Example sentence • The team gave their opponents a severe drubbing in the championship game.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Example sentence • I felt a slight rubbing on my shoulder.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
Example sentence • I go clubbing every Saturday night.
9 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
Example sentence • I need a new scrubbing brush for cleaning the bathroom tiles.
7 2 verb v noun
• working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
Example sentence • I'll be subbing for my friend as the team captain in the game tomorrow.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an instance of driving away or warding off
Example sentence • Her snubbing of the invitation hurt his feelings.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• informal terms for a meal
verb
• ask for and get free; be a parasite
Example sentence • After a long day of grubbing in the garden, my hands were covered in dirt.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost
verb
• pull up (weeds) by their roots
Example sentence • Her loud stubbing against the door woke up the entire household.
7 2 verb v noun
• a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
Example sentence • I enjoy tubbing in the hot springs during the winter.
8 2 verb v verb
• cry or whine with snuffling
Example sentence • She was blubbing uncontrollably after watching the sad movie.
8 2 verb v verb
• To goof, fumble, or err in the performance of an action.
Example sentence • He kept flubbing his lines during the stage performance.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning.
Example sentence • I found some slubbing in my sweater, causing an uneven texture.
13 4 adjective adj Example sentence • He was known for his moneygrubbing ways, always trying to squeeze out every last penny from his customers.
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of drawing spatially closer to something
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • The coming storm is going to be intense.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
adverb
• in no respect; to no degree
Example sentence • I have nothing to do today.
8 2 noun n noun
• a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Example sentence • The building is made of brick and has several floors.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Example sentence • I had a hard time finding my keys this morning.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
Example sentence • The helping hand reached out to the injured bird.
6 2 verb v noun
• the activity of keeping something secret
Example sentence • She was hiding behind the curtains.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of retaining something
Example sentence • He was seen holding a bouquet of flowers.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Example sentence • I enjoy reading novels in my free time.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• searching for or buying goods or services
Example sentence • I love going shopping at the mall.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• the state of being asleep
adjective satellite
• lying with head on paws as if sleeping
Example sentence • I love sleeping in on weekends.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective
• (of fluids) not moving or flowing
noun
• social or financial or professional status or reputation
adjective satellite
• having a supporting base
Example sentence • He took his place in the standing room section of the stadium.
7 2 noun n noun
• the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Example sentence • The wedding ceremony will take place in a beautiful garden.
6 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I am hoping to get a promotion at work.
7 2 verb v noun
• a young person of either sex
verb
• tell false information to for fun
Example sentence • I was just kidding about being able to fly.
7 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The humming of the bees filled the garden with a sweet melody.
6 2 adjective adj adjective
• feeling or showing love and affection
Example sentence • She is a loving mother who always puts her children first.
8 2 adjective adj Example sentence • She wore a stunning red dress to the party.
9 3 adverb adv adjective satellite
• (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
Example sentence • The students were divided into groups according to their abilities.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a loud low dull continuous noise
adjective satellite
• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Example sentence • The rumbling of thunder filled the air.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • He's a great being who always helps others.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • I am looking for my car keys.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• convulsive gasp made while weeping
Example sentence • Her loud sobbing echoed through the empty house.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• causing physical or especially psychological injury
Example sentence • The stabbing shocked the entire neighborhood.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a mechanical device for gripping an object
verb
• take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Example sentence • She made a quick grabbing for the falling book.
7 2 verb v verb
• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
Example sentence • He was caught robbing a bank last night.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Example sentence • She placed a bid at the live bidding event.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
Example sentence • The boarding process was delayed due to bad weather.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
adjective satellite
• producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
Example sentence • Selective breeding has led to the development of various dog breeds.
7 2 noun n noun
• the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
Example sentence • We went camping in the mountains during our summer vacation.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Example sentence • The audience erupted in clapping at the end of the performance.
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