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brack·et
 bracket
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- pronunciation:
- brae
kiht
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a support shaped liked an L that is attached to a wall or other upright surface.
We'll need two brackets to hold up this shelf.- similar words:
- brace, hanger, support
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| definition 2: |
one of a pair of punctuation marks ([ ]). They are used to enclose words or numbers.
- similar words:
- parenthesis
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| definition 3: |
a group of people who share something in common.
He is in the 18- to 25-year-old age bracket.- synonyms:
- category, group
- similar words:
- class, division
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
brackets, bracketing, bracketed |
| definition 1: |
to enclose or set apart with brackets.
In math, bracket the part of the equation that you work with first.- similar words:
- enclose
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| definition 2: |
to group together.
That school brackets children according to their skills.- synonyms:
- group
- similar words:
- associate, classify, combine, lump together
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| related words: |
clamp |
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