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- pronunciation:
- ri
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event.
He had a good reason for being late.What's the reason for the party?- synonyms:
- ground
- similar words:
- foundation
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definition 2: |
the power to think in a clear way.
The teacher gives assignments that require students to use their reason.- similar words:
- mind
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related words: |
balance, intelligence, mission, purpose, thought |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
reasons, reasoning, reasoned |
definition: |
to explain or argue by using reason.
When she didn't meet me for lunch, I reasoned that she had too much work at the office.- similar words:
- analyze, consider, figure, solve, think
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related words: |
conclude |
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