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- pronunciation:
- dih
vaIs
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A device is a machine or tool that you use to help you do something. A device is something that someone has invented.
A microphone is a device you speak into so that other people can hear you better.A computer is a device that stores a lot of information.A pen is device to write with.
- synonyms:
- gadget, instrument
- similar words:
- apparatus, appliance, machine, tool
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| definition 2: |
A device is a trick that someone uses to get something they want.
Pretending to be sick was the device Peter used to stay home from school on the day of the test.- synonyms:
- scheme, trick
- similar words:
- maneuver
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| related words: |
gadget, monitor, trap, trick |
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