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la·bel
 label
- pronunciation:
- leI
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 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a piece of paper or cloth that is attached to an object. A label gives information about what the object contains, how to use it, or who owns it.
- synonyms:
- tag
- similar words:
- mark, sticker, tab
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| definition 2: |
a term or phrase used to describe a person or thing.
My teachers gave him the label "bookworm" because he reads a lot.- similar words:
- description, name, nickname
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| related words: |
make |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
labeled, labeling, labels |
| definition 1: |
to put a label on.
My father labels his suitcase with a tag before he travels.- synonyms:
- tag
- similar words:
- designate, imprint, mark
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| definition 2: |
to identify through the use of a label.
She labels each rock in her collection.- synonyms:
- designate, mark
- similar words:
- classify, name, stamp, tag
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| related words: |
address, price |
| derivation: |
labeler (n.) |
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