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- pronunciation:
- bU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the front part of the chest, esp. that of a woman.
The little boy's grandmother held him close to her bosom while he cried.- synonyms:
- breasts, chest
- similar words:
- bust, chest
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definition 2: |
the portion of a garment that covers the breasts.
The dress feels a bit tight across the bosom, but otherwise it fits well.- synonyms:
- bust
- similar words:
- blouse, bodice, bra
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definition 3: |
the seat of thought, affection, or emotion; heart.
Deep in his bosom he cherished her memory.- synonyms:
- breast, heart
- similar words:
- belly, core, guts, heartstrings, home, lap, quick, soul, womb
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definition 4: |
a welcoming, familiar place.
The son was forgiven and welcomed back into the bosom of his family.- synonyms:
- home, refuge
- similar words:
- den, haven, heart, hearth, shelter
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related words: |
matrix |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or worn over the breasts.
- similar words:
- mammary
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definition 2: |
intimate; confidential.
They've been bosom buddies ever since high school.- synonyms:
- confidential, intimate
- similar words:
- best, close, faithful, heart-to-heart, heartwarming, special
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related words: |
familiar |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
bosoms, bosoming, bosomed |
definition: |
to swell out, as a piece of loose clothing.
- synonyms:
- billow, blouse, puff
- similar words:
- bag, balloon, flare
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