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spice
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- pronunciation:
- spaIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- spice up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any of various edible plant substances with a distinctive aroma or taste, such as pepper or ginger, that are used to flavor or preserve food and drink.
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| definition 2: |
that which contributes zest, interest, sharpness, or the like.
Danger added spice to the adventure.- similar words:
- relish, tang, zest
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| definition 3: |
a pungent or aromatic odor; fragrance.
- similar words:
- tang
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| related words: |
aromatic, flavor, zest |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
spices, spicing, spiced |
| definition 1: |
to use spice in or on (food).
- similar words:
- flavor, relish
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| definition 2: |
to enhance the flavor, zest, or interest of, as by adding some element.
She spiced up her dull wardrobe with a colorful hat.- similar words:
- accent, flavor, season, zip
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| related words: |
devil, season |
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| phrase: |
spice up |
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