se·ri·al
 serial
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- pronunciation:
- sI
ri
l
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a long story that is divided into parts and produced at regular times.
His favorite serial is on TV every day at two o'clock. |
| related words: |
issue, program |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
happening one after another.
The people were shocked when they learned of the serial murders. |
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| derivation: |
serially (adv.) |
Are you looking for the word
cereal (as in grain)?
Serial and
cereal sound alike but have different meanings.