codex
noun
How to pronounce codex?
The word codex sounds like co-dex
/'koʊdɛks/
What is the definition of codex?
nounan unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll)
nounan official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
How to say codex and what does codex mean?
see
verb, noun
How to pronounce see?
The word see sounds like see
/si/
What is the definition of see?
verbtake charge of or deal with
Examples
- Could you see about lunch?
verbmake sense of; assign a meaning to
Examples
- What message do you see in this letter?
verbgo to see a place, as for entertainment
Examples
- We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
verbsee or watch
Examples
- This program will be seen all over the world
- see a movie
verbget to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
Examples
- I see that you have been promoted
verbdate regularly; have a steady relationship with
Examples
- Did you know that she is seeing an older man?
verbfind out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Examples
- I want to see whether she speaks French
verbperceive or be contemporaneous with
Examples
- You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
- I want to see results
verbundergo or live through a difficult experience
verbbe careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verbcome together
Examples
- I'll probably see you at the meeting
- How nice to see you again!
verbaccompany or escort
Examples
- I'll see you to the door
verbperceive (an idea or situation) mentally
Examples
- Now I see!
- I just can't see your point
verbimagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
Examples
- I can't see him on horseback!
- I can see what will happen
- I can see a risk in this strategy
verbobserve, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
Examples
- I must see your passport before you can enter the country
verbdeem to be
Examples
- I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
verbdeliberate or decide
Examples
- let's see--which movie should we see tonight?
verbgo to see for a social visit
Examples
- I went to see my friend Mary the other day
verbgo to see for professional or business reasons
Examples
- You should see a lawyer
- We had to see a psychiatrist
verbmatch or meet
verbobserve as if with an eye
verbperceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Examples
- You have to be a good observer to see all the details
- Can you see the bird in that tree?
- He is blind--he cannot see
verbreceive as a specified guest
Examples
- the doctor will see you now
- The minister doesn't see anybody before noon
verbsee and understand, have a good eye
Examples
- The artist must first learn to see
nounthe seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
How to say see and what does see mean?
setup
noun
How to pronounce setup?
The word setup sounds like set-up
/'sɛt,əp/
What is the definition of setup?
nounequipment designed to serve a specific function
nounan act that incriminates someone on a false charge
nounthe way something is organized or arranged
Examples
- it takes time to learn the setup around here
How to say setup and what does setup mean?
supervisor
noun
How to pronounce supervisor?
The word supervisor sounds like su-per-vi-sor
/'supər,vaɪzər/
What is the definition of supervisor?
nouna program that controls the execution of other programs
nounone who supervises or has charge and direction of
How to say supervisor and what does supervisor mean?
aficionada
How to pronounce aficionada?
The word aficionada sounds like a-fi-cio-na-da
How to say aficionada and what does aficionada mean?
otolaryngologist
noun
How to pronounce otolaryngologist?
The word otolaryngologist sounds like o-to-lar-yn-gol-o-gist
What is the definition of otolaryngologist?
nouna specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat
How to say otolaryngologist and what does otolaryngologist mean?
terror
noun
How to pronounce terror?
The word terror sounds like ter-ror
/'tɛrər/
What is the definition of terror?
nouna person who inspires fear or dread
Examples
- he was the terror of the neighborhood
nounan overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
nouna very troublesome child
nounthe use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons)
Examples
- he used terror to make them confess
How to say terror and what does terror mean?
billion
noun, adjective
How to pronounce billion?
The word billion sounds like bil-lion
/'bɪljən/
What is the definition of billion?
nounthe number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
nouna very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
nounthe number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
adjectivedenoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain
adjectivedenoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States
How to say billion and what does billion mean?
alluring
adjective
How to pronounce alluring?
The word alluring sounds like al-lur-ing
/ə'lʊrɪŋ/
What is the definition of alluring?
adjectivehighly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
Examples
- an alluring prospect
- her alluring smile
How to say alluring and what does alluring mean?
decrease
noun, verb
How to pronounce decrease?
The word decrease sounds like de-crease
/dɪ'kris/
What is the definition of decrease?
nouna process of becoming smaller or shorter
nounthe act of decreasing or reducing something
verbdecrease in size, extent, or range
Examples
- The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
nouna change downward
Examples
- there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
verbmake smaller
Examples
- He decreased his staff
nounthe amount by which something decreases
How to say decrease and what does decrease mean?
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