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- pronunciation:
- k
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trol
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
controls, controlling, controlled |
| definition 1: |
to use power to manage or command.
The government controlled the newspapers and radio stations.- synonyms:
- command, lead, manage, regulate, rule
- similar words:
- govern, influence
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| definition 2: |
to hold back or restrain.
It is hard to control insects in our garden.They built a dam to control the river.- synonyms:
- limit, restrict
- similar words:
- withhold
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| related words: |
conduct, direct, handle, keep, lead, restrict, rule, work |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
power or authority.
She lost control of her car and crashed.The supervisor has control over the shipping department.- synonyms:
- authority, management, power
- similar words:
- charge
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| definition 2: |
something used to guide or operate a vehicle or other type of machine.
The pilot used the controls to land the airplane safely.This button is the volume control for the TV.- synonyms:
- switches
- similar words:
- buttons, dashboard, gears, handles, instruments, knobs, levers
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| related words: |
bond, grasp, influence |
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| derivations: |
controllable (adj.), controlled (adj.), controllably (adv.) |
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