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film

film

 
 
pronunciation:
fIlm
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a thin layer or coating.
There was a film of dust on the desk.
definition 2: a thin strip of material covered with a substance that changes in the light. Film is used to make photographs and movies.
 
definition 3: a motion picture; movie.
What film did you see last night?
similar words:
picture
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part of speech: verb
inflections: films, filming, filmed
definition 1: to photograph with a movie camera or other video recording device.
She filmed her sister's wedding.
 
similar words:
shoot
definition 2: to become covered with a thin layer or coating.
The illness made his eyes film over.
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