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- pronunciation:
- staef
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
staffs, staves |
| definition 1: |
a pole or rod often used as an aid in walking or hiking; walking stick.
The old man walked with a tall wooden staff.- synonyms:
- cane, stick, walking stick
- similar words:
- rod
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| definition 2: |
a pole from which a flag or banner is hung; flagstaff.
The flag was lowered to a position halfway down the staff.- synonyms:
- flagpole, flagstaff
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| definition 3: |
an ornate rod symbolizing the authority of office.
The painting shows the pope holding his staff.- synonyms:
- baton, mace, scepter, truncheon, verge, wand
- similar words:
- rod
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| definition 4: |
a team of assistants who aid a leader or executive.
The president makes few decisions without consulting his staff.When did you join the general's staff?- similar words:
- help, office
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| definition 5: |
a group or team that works together or is formed to carry out a particular function.
The office staff have a day off today.The catering staff finished clearing up after ten o'clock.As manager, I've been very pleased to have you on my staff.
- synonyms:
- committee, crew, outfit, squad, team
- similar words:
- help
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| definition 6: |
the set of five horizontal lines and resulting four empty spaces on which musical notation is written.
Middle C is written below the staff.- synonyms:
- stave
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| related words: |
entourage, faculty, goad, people |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to a group of professional persons working within an organization.
She's a staff writer for a software magazine.They're both staff nurses at the local hospital. |
| definition 2: |
relating to personnel in the military or other organization.
Her husband is now a staff officer. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
staffs, staffing, staffed |
| definition: |
to provide with a group of paid or volunteer employees.
They staffed the event with volunteers from their church.- similar words:
- man, outfit
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