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char·ac·ter
 character
- pronunciation:
- kae
r
 k
tr
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
all those things that make a person, place, or thing different from others.
This neighborhood has a friendly character.He has an honest character.- synonyms:
- attributes, essence, nature, personality
- similar words:
- air, characteristics, complexion, disposition, features, identity, individuality, reputation
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| definition 2: |
strong moral qualities.
We expect character in our leaders.- synonyms:
- backbone, integrity
- similar words:
- courage, honesty, honor, strength
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| definition 3: |
a person in a story, play, or movie.
Many actors have played the character of Hamlet in Shakespeare's play.- similar words:
- antagonist, player
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| definition 4: |
a letter or symbol used in an alphabet or in mathematics.
"B," "z," and "5" are all characters.- similar words:
- figure, letter, mark, number, symbol
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| definition 5: |
(informal) someone who is considered odd or peculiar.
What a character!- synonyms:
- eccentric
- similar words:
- crank, nut, oddity
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| definition 6: |
a person, in relation to certain qualities.
He is a strange character, smiling one minute and angry the next.- similar words:
- fellow, individual, man, person, woman
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| related words: |
accent, architecture, flavor, initial, nature, numeral, part |
Word Builder: character +
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broader category that includes character |
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behavior, mind |
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is similar to character |
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attitude, character, disposition, humor, nature, temper |
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some descriptions of character |
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adventurous, affable, aggressive, agreeable, artificial, belligerent, bold, charming, colorful, conservative, dreadful, dull, enthusiastic, fake, generous, genial, good-natured, gullible, happy-go-lucky, imaginative, impulsive, insincere, likable, lousy, magnetic, mischievous, moody, nervous, nosy, obnoxious, plastic, playful, pleasant, polite, reckless, reserved, rotten, serious, shy, silly, sincere, somber, stiff, stubborn, sweet, timid, unnatural, unpleasant, warm, witty |
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some people associated with specific character |
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angel, brat, bully, conservative, crank, devil, extrovert, follower, fool, grouch, jerk, leader, monster, rascal, rat, rogue, snake, villain |
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some reactions to character |
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admiration, amusement, annoyance, attraction, disgust, dislike, enchantment, fancy, friendship |
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some things conventionally associated with character |
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breeding, chip off the old block, individuality, take after, tendency, trait |
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