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- pronunciation:
- fIg
y
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- figure out
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a number or other symbol in writing that is not a letter of the alphabet. Some examples of figures are "3" and "&."
The number for one thousand contains four figures.- similar words:
- character, sign, symbol
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| definition 2: |
the shape of a human body.
His figure is much thinner now since he's been so ill.- similar words:
- body, cut, frame
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| related words: |
chart, data, design, drawing, number |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
figures, figuring, figured |
| definition: |
to find an answer to by using numbers.
I figured the cost of the party by adding up how much I spent on food and drinks.- synonyms:
- calculate, compute
- similar words:
- add up, estimate
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| related words: |
balance, divide |
| phrase: |
figure out |
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