affix |
a word part, such as a prefix or suffix, that is added to a word to change its meaning or function. The prefix "un-" and the suffix "-ness" are both affixes. [1/2 definitions] |
behave |
to act or function in a certain way. [1/3 definitions] |
cell phone |
a telephone that operates using radio signals and therefore requires no wires. A cell phone can be taken with one anywhere but may not function if it is too far away from a radio transmitter to receive signals. |
center fielder |
in baseball, the player whose position is in center field when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that territory. |
chemistry |
the science that studies the form and function of basic elements and their compounds. [1/2 definitions] |
counter- |
a prefix that means "similar in function or purpose." [1/2 definitions] |
drone1 |
a male honeybee or other male bee whose only known function is to mate with the queen bee. [1/2 definitions] |
duty |
a particular task or function one is required to perform. [1/4 definitions] |
endure |
to bear up under or function in spite of. [1/2 definitions] |
first baseman |
in baseball, the player whose position is at first base while the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that base. |
function |
The function of a person or thing is its purpose or its normal way of operating. The function of scissors is to cut. The function of a nurse is to take care of sick people. [2/3 definitions] |
infrastructure |
all the basic systems that have been created in a country, especially through technology and engineering, that allow it to function well and develop. Roads are a very important part of a country's infrastructure. Without roads, it is difficult for people to travel and to work and to move products from one place to another. |
left fielder |
in baseball, the player whose position is in left field when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that territory. |
mobile |
a telephone that operates using radio signals and therefore requires no wires. A mobile can be taken with one anywhere but may not function if it is too far away from a radio transmitter to receive signals. "Mobile" has the same meaning as "cell phone." [1/3 definitions] |
part of speech |
one of the major categories into which words are often grouped, according to their function. Adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs are parts of speech in English. |
power |
the ability to act, cause, or function. [1/7 definitions] |
range |
the distance or area over which something can reach or function. [1/8 definitions] |
replacement |
a person or thing that takes the position of another or takes over the function of another. [1/2 definitions] |
right fielder |
in baseball, the player whose position is in right field when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that territory. |
second baseman |
in baseball, the player whose position is at second base when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that base. |
self-contained |
having everything needed to survive or function. |