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- pronunciation:
- si
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one of the four distinct periods of the year; spring, summer, fall, or winter.
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| definition 2: |
a certain period of the year that is characterized by specific conditions or activities.
baseball seasonthe Christmas seasonapple season |
| definition 3: |
a right or proper time.
- synonyms:
- time
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| related words: |
interval, occasion, term, time |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
seasons, seasoning, seasoned |
| definition 1: |
to enhance the flavor of (food) by adding salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorings.
- synonyms:
- flavor, savor
- similar words:
- accent, pepper, relish, salt, spice
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| definition 2: |
to add zest, interest, or character to.
The afternoon was seasoned with laughter.- synonyms:
- enliven, spice
- similar words:
- enhance, leaven, zip
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| definition 3: |
to mature or toughen through exposure to certain conditions.
She has not been seasoned with experience.- synonyms:
- mature
- similar words:
- break in, condition, inure, mellow, prepare, temper, toughen, train
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| definition 4: |
to dry or cure (lumber) until hardened and usable.
- similar words:
- cure, dry
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| related words: |
age, ready, teach |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become tempered, matured, or conditioned.
- similar words:
- grow up, mature, temper, toughen
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| related words: |
age |
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