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- pronunciation:
- gold
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a precious yellow metal chemical element that has seventy-nine protons in each nucleus, that occurs in pure form as a very dense, lustrous, highly malleable solid, and that is often mixed with other metals to make it harder and stronger. (symbol: Au)
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| definition 2: |
any alloy containing gold metal, used in making coins, jewelry, and a variety of implements.
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| definition 3: |
coins or bullion made mostly or wholly of gold, used as a commodity, medium of exchange, or standard of value.
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| definition 4: |
money; cash.
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| definition 5: |
wealth; riches.
an abundance of gold |
| definition 6: |
something comparable to gold in being regarded as beautiful, desirable, valuable, or the like.
a heart of gold |
| definition 7: |
a metallic yellow color like that of gold metal.
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| related words: |
piece, yellow |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to the element gold, or made of, containing, or plated with gold metal.
- similar words:
- golden
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| definition 2: |
resembling or having the color of gold metal.
- similar words:
- golden
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| definition 3: |
comparable to gold in beauty, value, desirability, or the like.
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| definition 4: |
of a phonographic record or the like, having sold more than a specified number of copies, usu. one million.
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| related words: |
yellow |
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