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- pronunciation:
- fuhngk
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the purpose for which an object or a person is used.
The function of a police officer is to keep the peace.The function of scissors is to cut things.- synonyms:
- purpose, use
- similar words:
- activity, charge, duty, job, mission, office, task
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related words: |
occasion, work |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
functions, functioning, functioned |
definition: |
to run or operate.
The city cannot function in a normal way without electricity.The heart functions by pumping blood.- synonyms:
- act, operate, run, work
- similar words:
- behave, deal, perform, serve
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related words: |
respond |
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derivations: |
functioning (adj.), functionless (adj.) |
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