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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- in detail
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
di
teIl
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di
teIl
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| definition 1: |
a small item or piece of information; particular.
The one detail I forgot to take care of was to turn off the light in the hall.We just decided where we wanted to go and the travel agency took care of all the details.Tell us about the wedding, and don't leave out any details!This is a nice paragraph, but it could use a few more details.Yes, he's in the hospital, but I don't know any details.- synonyms:
- particular
- similar words:
- item, point, respect, specific
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| definition 2: |
all the small things that are critical to know or get right in connection with something.
They're making a great product now that they have the details right.He's just started, so you can't expect him to know the details of the job at this point.They've come to a basic agreement but they're still working out the details.- synonyms:
- minutiae, particulars
- similar words:
- niceties, nuts and bolts, specific, specification, specs
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| definition 3: |
very small but clearly discernible elements within a painting or other artwork, or all elements of this type taken together, or the skill of creating elements such as these.
Look at the details of the musical instruments in the background of the painting. You can even see tiny cracks in the wood.This drawing has such fine detail.This painter was a master of detail. |
| definition 4: |
carefully crafted, intricate decoration or items of decoration.
Look at the beautiful detail around the edges of this piece of needlework.The building's architectural details were what attracted us to it.The wedding dress was simple and elegant with just a few stylish details.- similar words:
- fancywork, finery
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| definition 5: |
depth; elaborateness.
She described the scene in great detail.If you're interested in the plans for downtown development, here is an article that goes into vast detail on the subject. |
| definition 6: |
an assignment to a certain task.
I have kitchen detail tonight.- synonyms:
- assignment, duty, mission
- similar words:
- appointment, charge, chore, job, responsibility, stint, task
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| related words: |
accent, design, term, touch, way |
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| phrase: |
in detail |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
dih
teIl
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di
teIl
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| inflections: |
details, detailing, detailed |
| definition 1: |
to describe or tell with all the particulars.
She detailed every aspect of the incident.- synonyms:
- delineate, elaborate, particularize, spell out
- similar words:
- clarify, demonstrate, describe, narrate, relate, specify
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| definition 2: |
to list explicitly item by item.
The police asked the couple to detail all the items that were stolen.The supervisor detailed the responsibilities of the job to the new employees.- synonyms:
- enumerate, itemize
- similar words:
- catalogue, list, particularize, recite, specify, tabulate
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| related words: |
amplify, depict, expand, labor, picture, portray, report |
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