8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • The weighing scale is broken.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective
v, adv, adj
noun
• continuing or remaining in a place or state
verb
• stay the same; remain in a certain state
Example sentence • I enjoy staying active by participating in various sports.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• the production of eggs (especially in birds)
Example sentence • She found her cat laying on the sofa.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • I received a paying job offer after months of searching.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Example sentence • She adored that old saying : 'Actions speak louder than words.'
10 3 verb
v
Example sentence • She was inveighing against the government's decision to raise taxes.
11 3 verb
v
12 4 adjective
adj
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Example sentence • The overweighing issue in the report needs to be addressed.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• To weigh again; to weigh something that has already been weighed.
Example sentence • The reweighing of the shipment was necessary to ensure accuracy.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
Example sentence • I was praying that the storm would pass quickly.
8 2 verb
v
noun
• the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
Example sentence • I saw a painter spraying the walls with a fresh coat of paint.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
adjective satellite
• unable to find your way
Example sentence • The straying of the lost sheep was of great concern to the shepherd.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • He is a betraying friend who constantly spreads rumors about others.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• time during which some action is awaited
verb
• cause to be slowed down or delayed
Example sentence • The delaying tactics used by the defendant's lawyer prolonged the trial.
10 3 verb
v
noun
• something intended to communicate a particular impression
verb
• to show, make visible or apparent
Example sentence • She was displaying her artwork at the gallery.
10 3 verb
v
noun
• a representation by picture or portraiture
Example sentence • He does a great job portraying the character in the play.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • We spent the whole day haying in the hot sun.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• neutering a female by removing the ovaries
Example sentence • I took my cat for spaying last week.
11 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the craft of laying bricks
Example sentence • My uncle works in bricklaying and is known for his craftsmanship.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • It was a dismaying sight to see the destruction caused by the hurricane.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
Example sentence • The soothsaying industry thrived during the medieval period.
9 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• not exempt from paying taxes
Example sentence • The taxpaying population is concerned about the rising inflation rates.
8 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• lessen the intensity of or calm
Example sentence • She gave an allaying smile to comfort him.
8 3 verb, adverb, noun
v, adv, n
noun
• something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
verb
• turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
Example sentence • Rock climbers use belaying to secure the rope and protect their partner.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• To slice, bone or make into fillets.
noun
• The protecting of a joint, as between roof and parapet wall, with mortar or cement, where flashing is employed in better work.
Example sentence • The chef demonstrated the proper technique for filleting a fish.
9 3 adjective
adj
Example sentence • The organization accepts both paying and nonpaying members.
10 4 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
verb
• put something on top of something else
Example sentence • The overlaying pattern on the fabric was intricate and beautiful.
9 3 verb
v
noun
• a negotiation between enemies
verb
• discuss, as between enemies
Example sentence • They are parleying with the enemy to negotiate a ceasefire.
8 3 verb
v
noun
• the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
Example sentence • She was relaying the information to the team.
9 3 verb
v
verb
• wait in hiding to attack
Example sentence • He was waylaying her at the bus stop every morning.
6 2 verb
v
noun
• an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
adjective satellite
• (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
verb
• utter in deep prolonged tones
Example sentence • The hound was baying at the moon.
7 2 verb, noun
v, n
verb
• braying characteristic of donkeys
Example sentence • The loud braying of the donkey could be heard from miles away.
7 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The draying of heavy machinery requires specialized equipment.
6 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The faying surfaces of the two metal plates were carefully cleaned before welding.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The butcher was flaying the carcass of the cow.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
Example sentence • The fraying of the fabric was caused by frequent washing.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
adjective satellite
• of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
Example sentence • His graying hair made him look wise and experienced.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey
adjective satellite
• of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
Example sentence • The greying hair at his temples made him look more distinguished.
8 2 verb
v
verb
• To cheer with a huzzah sound.
Example sentence • People were huzzaing and clapping during the fireworks display.
6 2
verb
• To gather may, or flowers in general.
noun
• The celebrations traditionally held to celebrate May Day.
7 2 verb
v
noun
• a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
verb
• profit from in an exploitatory manner
Example sentence • The lion was preying on a group of zebras near the waterhole.
6 2 verb
v
verb
• To emit something as if in rays.
Example sentence • She was raying positive energy to everyone around her.
8 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
noun
• an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger
adjective satellite
• turned outward in an ungainly manner
Example sentence • The splaying branches of the tree spread out in all directions.
7 2 verb, adjective
v, adj
verb
• move back and forth or sideways
Example sentence • The swaying tree branches create a soothing sound in the wind.
8 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
Example sentence • I learned the art of sauteing from my grandmother.
9 3 verb
v
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Example sentence • The two rival groups were affraying outside the bar.
11 5 verb
v
verb
• To decorate something in this way
8 3 verb
v
verb
• lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
Example sentence • The artist was arraying the colors on the palette.
8 3 verb, adverb
v, adv
noun
• an appraisal of the state of affairs
verb
• analyze (chemical substances)
Example sentence • She was assaying the quality of the diamonds before making a purchase.
9 3 verb, adjective
v, adj
Example sentence • His bewraying behavior revealed his true intentions.
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