- pronunciation:
- si
lIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the top inside surface of a room.
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| definition 2: |
something that looks like or acts like such a surface.
The airplane was hidden from view by a ceiling of clouds. |
| definition 3: |
an upper limit.
Max's father put a ceiling on how much money he could spend for the bicycle. |
| related words: |
height, limit |
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The words
ceiling and
sealing, a form of the verb "to seal," sound alike but have different meanings.