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- pronunciation:
- baI
ihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a line diagonal to the grain of a woven cloth.
Cut the fabric on the bias.- similar words:
- angle, inclination, slope, tilt
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| definition 2: |
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice.
The teacher did not show bias to either of the fighting students.
- synonyms:
- inclination, prejudice
- antonyms:
- impartiality
- similar words:
- favor, proneness, tendency
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| related words: |
discrimination, prejudice, twist |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
biases, biasing, biased |
| definition: |
to make biased.
His good manners biased the boss in his favor.- synonyms:
- prejudice
- similar words:
- color, influence, sway, warp
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| related words: |
turn |
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| derivations: |
biased (adj.), biasedly (adv.) |
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