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- pronunciation:
- k
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trol
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
controls, controlling, controlled |
| definition 1: |
to use power to manage or command.
The king and queen control their country.- synonyms:
- command, direct, dominate, lead, manage, regulate, rule
- similar words:
- administer, boss, govern, guide, influence, restrain, subordinate, supervise, sway
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| definition 2: |
to hold back or restrain.
My friend tries to control her quick temper.- synonyms:
- check, contain, curb, govern, guide, hold, limit, rein in, restrain, restrict, subdue
- similar words:
- bridle, harness, hinder, leash, master, withhold
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| definition 3: |
to stop the spread or growth of.
It is hard to control insects in our garden.- synonyms:
- confine, contain, curb, limit, rein in, restrict, stop
- similar words:
- harness, prevent
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| related words: |
conduct, direct, discipline, handle, head, keep, lead, occupy, pace, possess, restrict, ride, rule, work |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the power or authority to control someone or something.
Pirates have control over that island.Our teacher keeps control over our class.- synonyms:
- authority, command, direction, management, power, regulation, rule
- similar words:
- charge, disposal, hindrance, restriction, say, sway
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| definition 2: |
the condition of being directed or controlled.
The car went out of control.- synonyms:
- restriction, slavery
- similar words:
- hindrance
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| definition 3: |
(often plural) something used to guide or operate a vehicle or other type of machine.
The pilot used the controls to land the airplane safely.- synonyms:
- dials, switches
- similar words:
- buttons, dashboard, gauges, gears, handles, instruments, knobs, levers
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| related words: |
bond, care, check, command, curb, government, grasp, influence, monopoly, order, possession, power |
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| derivations: |
controllable (adj.), controlled (adj.), controllably (adv.) |
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