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- parts of speech:
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- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
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traekt
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| definition 1: |
an agreement that is supported by the law.
Marriage is a contract.- synonyms:
- agreement, compact
- similar words:
- alliance, arrangement, bargain, charter, convention, deal, pact, settlement, treaty, understanding
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| definition 2: |
the piece of paper or document that shows this agreement.
Sign your name at the bottom of the contract.- synonyms:
- deed
- similar words:
- agreement, document, lease, papers, treaty
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| related words: |
charter, commission, vow |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
k n
traekt
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| inflections: |
contracts, contracting, contracted |
| definition 1: |
to make smaller by drawing together; shrink or make tighter.
The earthworm contracted its body when I touched it.- synonyms:
- constrict
- antonyms:
- expand
- similar words:
- compress, condense, diminish, flex, narrow, reduce, shorten, shrivel, squeeze, tighten
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| definition 2: |
to get or acquire.
I contracted a cold from my friend.- synonyms:
- acquire
- similar words:
- assume, catch, get
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| definition 3: |
to become smaller; shrink.
Ice contracts as it melts.- synonyms:
- shrink, tighten
- antonyms:
- expand, swell
- similar words:
- cramp, draw together, dwindle, flex, narrow, shorten
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| definition 4: |
to make a formal agreement or contract.
She contracted for a garage to be built.- similar words:
- agree on, arrange, negotiate, pledge, promise
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| related words: |
abridge, agree, commission, compact, decrease, diminish, engage, tense, touch, wane |
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| derivations: |
contracted (adj.), contractible (adj.), contractibility (n.) |
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