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- pronunciation:
- zIp
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a sudden, sharp whizzing noise, such as that of an arrow or bullet in flight.
- synonyms:
- whiz, zinging
- similar words:
- buzz, hiss, swish, whine, whir, whistle
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definition 2: |
(informal) energy, vitality, or vigor.
A lot of old people are still full of zip.- synonyms:
- energy, life, pep, pizazz, vigor, vim, vitality, zing
- similar words:
- élan, animation, bounce, dash, go, gusto, liveliness, spirit, verve, vivacity
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related words: |
initiative, vigor, vitality, zoom |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
zips, zipping, zipped |
definition: |
to move or act quickly and energetically.
He zipped through the household chores.- synonyms:
- whisk
- similar words:
- dart, dash, flit, fly, race, run, rush, speed, streak, tear, whip, whiz, zoom
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related words: |
bowl, hurtle, scurry, spin |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
(informal) to spice up; add life or zest to.
She zipped up the soup by adding the seasonings.- synonyms:
- season, spice
- similar words:
- enliven, spruce up
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