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- pronunciation:
- bUk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- by the book, like a book
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
sheets of paper bound together between two covers. These pages can be blank or can have writing, printing, or pictures on them.
- synonyms:
- edition, volume
- similar words:
- album, booklet, diary, handbook, journal, notebook
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definition 2: |
a work of literature, such as a novel or a volume of poetry.
- similar words:
- album, edition, literature, manuscript, novel, publication
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phrase: |
by the book, like a book |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
books, booking, booked |
definition: |
to arrange ahead of time, or to make an appointment for.
I booked a table at your favorite restaurant.- synonyms:
- engage
- similar words:
- charter, reserve, schedule
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related words: |
engage, put down |
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Word Builder: book +
- bookcase:
a piece of furniture for storing books.
- bookmark:
a strip of paper or other material used to mark the place in a book.
- bookshelf:
a shelf on which you store books.
- bookstore:
a store that sells book.
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broader categories that include books |
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art, communication, culture |
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some actions associated with books |
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autograph, ban, bind, borrow, browse, censor, cite, critique, leaf, look up, publish, read, review, skim, study, thumb, write |
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some categories of books |
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biography, fiction, juvenile, nonfiction, poetry, reference, romance, western |
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some descriptions of books |
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classic, epic, overdue, popular |
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some kinds of book |
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album, atlas, booklet, catalogue, cookbook, diary, dictionary, encyclopedia, handbook, journal, manual, notebook, novel, pamphlet, paperback, register, scrapbook, textbook, workbook |
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some parts of a book |
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appendix, caption, chapter, cover, excerpt, footnote, foreword, glossary, illustration, index, introduction, leaf, page, paper, photograph, picture, plate, preface, quotation, sheet, spine, text |
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some people associated with a book |
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author, bookworm, critic, editor, illustrator, librarian, playwright, poet, writer |
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some places for books |
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bookcase, bookmobile, classroom, library, school |
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