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- pronunciation:
- baks
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four rectangular sides, a bottom, and a lid.
- synonyms:
- carton, container, crate
- similar words:
- case, chest, pack, package, packet, parcel, trunk
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| definition 2: |
the amount held in a box.
That dog ate the whole box of chocolates.- similar words:
- case
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| definition 3: |
the section of a courtroom where the jury sits.
The twelve jurors took their seats in the jury box. |
| definition 4: |
a section of a theater in which a small group of people sit to watch the show.
We sat in a box at the opera house.- similar words:
- compartment
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| related words: |
cage, dilemma, hamper, kit |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
boxes, boxing, boxed |
| definition: |
to place or pack in a box.
I'll box the gifts for mailing.- synonyms:
- pack, package
- similar words:
- bundle, wrap
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| related words: |
pack, package |
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| derivation: |
boxlike (adj.) |
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