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- pronunciation:
- shaU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a brief fall of rain.
The shower lasted only a few minutes.- similar words:
- sprinkle
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| definition 2: |
a downpour of many like objects, such as stones, leaves, or sparks.
We walked through a shower of leaves as the wind suddenly gusted.- similar words:
- rain
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| definition 3: |
an abundant supply or flow.
They were blessed with a shower of good fortune. |
| definition 4: |
a device that sprays water from an overhead nozzle, for washing the body.
I turned on the shower and washed my hair.- similar words:
- spray
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| definition 5: |
an act of washing with such a device.
I've been working in the yard, and I really need a shower.She usually takes a shower instead of a bath.
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| definition 6: |
a party for someone who is getting married or having a baby soon.
She received many beautiful gifts at her bridal shower.Her best friend arranged a baby shower for her. |
| related words: |
bath, downfall, downpour, drench, hail, volume, wash |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
showers, showering, showered |
| definition 1: |
to wet or spray with a shower of rain or water.
He showered the plants with water from the hose.- similar words:
- hail, sprinkle
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| definition 2: |
to bestow in abundance.
The grandparents showered gifts on the children.- similar words:
- lavish, rain
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| definition 3: |
to provide (someone) abundantly with.
His piano teacher showered him with compliments after the recital. |
| related words: |
douse, drench, smother, soak, spray |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to sprinkle or pour down in a shower.
Sparks showered when the welding began. |
| definition 2: |
to bathe oneself in a shower.
The players showered after the game.- similar words:
- wash
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| related words: |
bathe, spray, sprinkle |
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| derivation: |
showery (adj.) |
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