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train
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- pronunciation:
- treIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a connected series of railroad cars.
We had to wait a long time for the train to pass.
- similar words:
- cannonball, el, express, freight train, funicular, monorail, rail, railroad, railway, rolling stock, subway
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| definition 2: |
a long, moving line of persons, animals, or vehicles.
A train of mules carried the supplies up to the camp.- synonyms:
- caravan, procession
- similar words:
- cavalcade, column, convoy, file, motorcade, parade
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| definition 3: |
an orderly sequence of things or ideas.
Your train of thought is very clear in this essay.- synonyms:
- progression, series, succession
- similar words:
- chain, concatenation, row, run, sequence
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| definition 4: |
a group of servants or attendants; retinue.
The duchess arrived with her train of servants.- synonyms:
- entourage, retinue
- similar words:
- attendants, claque, escort, following, servants
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| definition 5: |
the long part of a gown or robe that trails behind the person wearing it.
The bridesmaids walked behind the bride, carrying her long train.
- similar words:
- trail
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| related words: |
progression, tag |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
trains, training, trained |
| definition 1: |
to instill skills or behavior in through discipline or instruction.
He trained his dog to come when called.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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The guerrillas were trained to fight without regard for their own lives.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- break in
- similar words:
- coach, discipline, domesticate, drill, instruct, inure, practice, qualify, school, socialize, teach
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| definition 2: |
to make proficient through instruction.
The swordsmen were trained by a master.- synonyms:
- coach, school
- similar words:
- break in, discipline, drill, groom, instruct, practice, prime, qualify, teach, tutor
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| definition 3: |
to make (someone) physically fit, esp. by imposing an organized program of exercise and diet.
The coach trained him for the big race.- synonyms:
- coach, condition, exercise
- similar words:
- prepare, prime, ready, work
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| definition 4: |
to cause (an object) to take a particular shape or form.
I can't seem to train my hair to curl.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- condition, get
- similar words:
- force, make
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| definition 5: |
to focus; direct.
He trained his sights on the target.- synonyms:
- focus, level, sight
- similar words:
- aim, direct, fasten, home, point
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| related words: |
condition, cultivate, educate, initiate, program, season, tame, tone |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to undergo or provide others with discipline or instruction in order to develop skills or attain proficiency.
These soldiers are still training.He was hired to train at the local gym.- similar words:
- coach, drill, learn, practice, prepare, study
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| definition 2: |
to prepare oneself to compete, usu. in an athletic contest.
She trained for the Olympics.- similar words:
- exercise, practice, prepare
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| related words: |
educate, tutor, warm up |
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| derivation: |
trainable (adj.) |
The word train comes from a Latin word that means "to pull or draw."
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