|
Reverse Search
Reverse Search allows you to search within the full text of dictionary entries for words, word parts, and phrases.
Search for entries that contain:
Exact matches of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or the word "orange."
Any form of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or "apples" or "orange" or "oranges."
Exact matches of all of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" and the word "orange."
The exact sequence of words and/or characters entered in the search box (for example, a fragment of a word, a single word, multiple words, or even a phrase containing punctuation)
Example: Searching for "a variety of apple" identifies all entries that contain that phrase. Searching for "app" identifies all entries that contain the letters "app," such as occurrences of "apple," "application," and "apply."
Search within these fields:
Optional:
Limit by part of speech:
aberration |
a slight deviation in normal mental functioning. [1/3 definitions] |
blue |
having a bluish color of the skin as a result of severe cold or slight injury. [1/8 definitions] |
bother |
to feel concern or slight worry (usu. used with negative verb). [1/7 definitions] |
brad |
a thin nail with either a small head or a slight projection on the side. [1/2 definitions] |
breakaway |
of a theatrical or film prop, designing to break under slight impact, as a balsa-wood chair. [2/6 definitions] |
breath |
a slight movement of the air. [1/3 definitions] |
camber |
a slight upward arch. [2/4 definitions] |
click |
a slight, sharp sound. [2 definitions] |
counterirritant |
something that produces a slight local irritation, as of the skin, to counteract or relieve a more serious, general inflammation. |
crackling |
a series of slight, sharp, popping or snapping sounds, as from an open wood fire. [1/3 definitions] |
crybaby |
someone given to excessive crying or complaining, esp. with slight cause. |
disregard |
to treat with indifference, lack of attention, or respect; slight. [1/3 definitions] |
faint |
weak or slight. [1/3 definitions] |
falchion |
a short broad medieval sword with a slight curve in the blade near the point. |
fat chance |
slight or no chance. |
feint |
a movement or thrust in a misleading direction, or a slight attack at a misleading point, to draw one's opponent away from the real target, as in sports or military combat. [1/5 definitions] |
fighting chance |
a slight possibility of victory or success if great effort is exerted. |
filch |
to steal (usu. something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
ghost |
a slight possibility or tiny amount. [1/2 definitions] |
gleam |
a slight, sudden, or brief flash or beam of light; glint. [2/5 definitions] |
glimmer |
a slight, dim, or unsteady light; flicker; gleam. [2/4 definitions] |
|
|