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- pronunciation:
- bUk
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective
- phrases:
- by the book, like a book
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a collection of bound paper sheets, usu. containing written or printed words.
The library contains thousands of books.
- synonyms:
- edition, volume
- similar words:
- album, booklet, diary, folio, handbook, journal, notebook, tome
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| definition 2: |
a literary work such as a novel or volume of poetry.
She is my favorite novelist, and I've read all of her books.- similar words:
- album, belles-lettres, edition, literature, manuscript, novel, opus, publication
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) financial or business records.
He keeps the company's books.- synonyms:
- daybook, journal, ledger
- similar words:
- account, blotter, log, record, transcript
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| definition 4: |
a set of similar things bound together into one unit, such as matches, stamps, or tickets.
The club used to give out books of matches.- similar words:
- packet, pad, roll
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| definition 5: |
a major section of a larger written work, esp. that of the Christian Bible.
Genesis is the first book of the Bible. |
| definition 6: |
(cap.) the Bible (prec. by "the").
Every day they study a new passage from the Book.- synonyms:
- Bible, Good Book, Holy Scriptures, scriptures, Word
- similar words:
- Gospel, Holy Writ, New Testament, Old Testament
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| related words: |
brochure |
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| phrase: |
by the book, like a book |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
books, booking, booked |
| definition 1: |
to reserve or engage for use or services; make an appointment for.
I booked a table at your favorite restaurant.- synonyms:
- engage
- similar words:
- charter, reserve, schedule
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| definition 2: |
to list or enter in a book.
- synonyms:
- register
- similar words:
- enter, list, log, post, record
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| definition 3: |
to enter formal charges against in a police blotter.
They booked him for robbery.- similar words:
- arrest, charge, indict
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| definition 4: |
to hire, esp. entertainers.
We booked a jazz band for the party.- similar words:
- contract, enlist, hire, schedule, slate
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| related words: |
engage, program, put down |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to engage or reserve.
- similar words:
- engage
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to books.
a book store- similar words:
- bookish, literary, reading
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| definition 2: |
based on books or the information in them.
a book knowledge of South America- similar words:
- abstract, academic, bookish, speculative, theoretical
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Word Builder: book +
- bookcase:
a piece of furniture for storing books.
- bookmark:
a strip of paper or other material used to mark the place in a book.
- bookshelf:
a shelf on which you store books.
- bookstore:
a store that sells book.
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broader categories that include books |
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art, communication, culture |
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some actions associated with books |
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autograph, ban, bind, borrow, browse, censor, cite, critique, leaf, look up, publish, read, review, skim, study, thumb, write |
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some categories of books |
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biography, fiction, juvenile, nonfiction, poetry, reference, romance, western |
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some descriptions of books |
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classic, epic, overdue, popular |
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some kinds of book |
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album, atlas, booklet, catalogue, cookbook, diary, dictionary, encyclopedia, handbook, journal, manual, notebook, novel, pamphlet, paperback, register, scrapbook, textbook, workbook |
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some parts of a book |
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appendix, caption, chapter, cover, excerpt, footnote, foreword, glossary, illustration, index, introduction, leaf, page, paper, photograph, picture, plate, preface, quotation, sheet, spine, text |
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some people associated with a book |
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author, bookworm, critic, editor, illustrator, librarian, playwright, poet, writer |
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some places for books |
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bookcase, bookmobile, classroom, library, school |
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