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- pronunciation:
- aI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an idea of something in its perfect form.
A community without violence is an ideal worth working for.- synonyms:
- essence
- similar words:
- model, original, standard, type
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| definition 2: |
a belief or aim considered to be worthy of honor or respect.
My father had high ideals and expected me always to do the right thing.- similar words:
- aim, aspiration, conviction, principle, standard
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| definition 3: |
something or someone that is seen as perfect.
The famous singer was her ideal.- synonyms:
- example, hero, heroine, idol, model, pattern, standard
- similar words:
- inspiration, role model
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| related words: |
cause, classic, goal, hero, mark, monument, moral |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or having to do with being an ideal.
In an ideal school, both teachers and children would be eager to learn what interests them.- synonyms:
- model
- antonyms:
- actual
- similar words:
- abstract, typical
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| definition 2: |
seen as a model of being perfect.
Mark believes teaching is the ideal job.- synonyms:
- model, perfect, right
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| definition 3: |
seen or understood as the best of its kind or the best under certain conditions.
That is an ideal restaurant for a party.- synonyms:
- perfect, precise, very
- antonyms:
- worst
- similar words:
- exact
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| related words: |
classic, favorite, standard |
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