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- pronunciation:
- kU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a pillow or pad that one sits on or leans on for comfort. Some cushions are used for decoration.
A second cushion made the hard chair more comfortable.
- synonyms:
- bolster, pad, pillow
- similar words:
- hassock, mat, rest
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| definition 2: |
something that softens a blow or protects against damage.
When a car hits something, its bumper acts as a cushion.- similar words:
- fender, pad
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cushions, cushioning, cushioned |
| definition 1: |
to make less hard or damaging; soften.
My heavy jacket cushioned my fall.- synonyms:
- break
- similar words:
- pad, soften
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| definition 2: |
to place on, supply with, or hold up with a cushion.
She cushioned the baby's head as he slept in the stroller.- similar words:
- bolster
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| related words: |
temper |
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