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- pronunciation:
- faIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a receptacle such as a folder for storing papers or other objects in organized fashion.
I keep all my documents related to insurance in this file.- similar words:
- catalog
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definition 2: |
the papers or other objects that are so stored.
That information is part of the prisoner's file.He made copies of the file without permission.- similar words:
- archives, dossier
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definition 3: |
an orderly line of things or persons, esp. soldiers. (Cf. rank1).
The sergeant walked past the file of recruits.- similar words:
- convoy, rank, row
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related words: |
album, defile, echelon, parade, procession, train |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
files, filing, filed |
definition 1: |
to store in a file.
All these papers are waiting to be filed.- similar words:
- catalog
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definition 2: |
to present, send, or submit.
She filed a complaint at the police station.Have you filed your tax returns yet?- similar words:
- lodge
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related words: |
accession, coordinate |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to march in a line.
The choir members filed down the aisle of the church.- similar words:
- defile, march
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definition 2: |
to submit an application.
You must file soon for the election. |
related words: |
parade, procession, rank, stream |
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derivation: |
filer (n.) |
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