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- pronunciation:
- tekst
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the body of a printed work as distinguished from its title, headings, notes, and the like.
You can skip the questions at the end of each chapter and read only the text.- similar words:
- columns, paragraph, writing
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definition 2: |
the words appearing in anything written or printed.
The dictionary has both text and illustrations.- synonyms:
- writing
- similar words:
- content, substance, wordage, words
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definition 3: |
a theme or subject in a speech or presentation.
The text of her conference speech was basically that teachers are being asked to accomplish too many things in the classroom.- synonyms:
- subject, theme, topic
- similar words:
- argument, concern, focus, issue, motif, point
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definition 4: |
a textbook.
The answers to the problems are in the back of the text.- synonyms:
- textbook
- similar words:
- grammar, hornbook, primer, reader, schoolbook, speller
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definition 5: |
a written message sent by a cellular telephone; text message.
I got another text from him five minutes later.- similar words:
- text message
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related words: |
bible, copy, lyric, manuscript, matter, theme, word |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
texts, texting, texted |
definition 1: |
to send a written message to (someone) by means of a cellular telephone.
Her boyfriend texted her twice while she was having dinner with her parents. |
definition 2: |
to send by means of a text message.
I can text the information to you when I get it.Could you text me a confirmation of my reservation? |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to write and send a message or messages using a cellular telephone.
In some states, it is not legal to text while driving. |
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