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cream
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- pronunciation:
- krim
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part of whole milk that contains fat. Butter is made from cream.
My father asked the waiter to put cream and sugar in his coffee.
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| definition 2: |
a thick liquid or lotion used on the skin.
My sister puts cream on her face at night.
- similar words:
- lotion, ointment
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| definition 3: |
a yellowish white color.
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| definition 4: |
a food that is like cream or is made with cream.
The chocolate creams were the best. |
| definition 5: |
the best part of something.
He studied hard and became one of the cream of his class.- similar words:
- best, better
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
creams, creaming, creamed |
| definition: |
to beat something until it is as smooth as cream.
Cream the butter and sugar, and then add the eggs. |
| related words: |
beat, defeat, down, lather, upset, whip |
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