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purse
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- pronunciation:
- puhrs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A purse is a bag used for carrying money and usually other small things. A purse is usually made of leather, cloth, or plastic.
My mother keeps her money, makeup, and car keys in a black leather purse.
- synonyms:
- bag, handbag, pocketbook
- similar words:
- case, pouch
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| definition 2: |
A purse is a small container, usually made of fabric or leather, used for holding coins or other small objects.
All of my quarters are kept in a little coin purse.
- synonyms:
- pouch
- similar words:
- bag, pocket, wallet
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| related words: |
bag |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
purses, pursing, pursed |
| definition: |
When you purse your lips, you draw them together tightly. People sometimes do it when they are annoyed by something.
The librarian pursed her lips when she heard people shouting in the library.- similar words:
- wrinkle
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| derivation: |
purselike (adj.) |
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