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proof
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- pronunciation:
- pruf
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
any material that proves something is true or real.
Scientists are searching for proof of life on other planets.- synonyms:
- evidence
- similar words:
- support, testimony, warrant
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| definition 2: |
a test for truth or quality.
We will put those men to the proof to find out which is the real prince.- synonyms:
- test
- similar words:
- examination, inspection
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| definition 3: |
a trial piece of printed material used for finding and correcting mistakes before the final printing.
The author checked the proofs of her novel. |
| related words: |
confirmation, ground, test |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
protecting against or resisting damage.
My new boots are proof against snow and rain.- synonyms:
- tight
- similar words:
- repellent, treated, waterproof
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| related words: |
tight |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
proofs, proofing, proofed |
| definition 1: |
to check or test.
The baker proofed the yeast before he made the bread.- synonyms:
- check, test
- similar words:
- evaluate, examine, inspect
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| definition 2: |
to improve so as to protect against or resist weather damage.
We proofed our tent before the camping trip.- similar words:
- waterproof
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| definition 3: |
to proofread.
I always proof my homework before I hand it in.- synonyms:
- proofread
- similar words:
- edit
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