waist
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- pronunciation:
- weIst
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part of the body between the chest and hips.
She wore a wide belt around her waist.
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| definition 2: |
the part of a piece of clothing that covers this part of the body.
The waist of my pants is loose. |
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| derivation: |
waistless (adj.) |
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waste sound alike but have different meanings.