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- pronunciation:
kaUnt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- on account of, take into account
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a story or report.
He gave an interesting account of their vacation.The newspaper's account of the robbery was accurate.- synonyms:
- description, narrative, record, report, statement, story, tale, version
- similar words:
- exposition, history, recital, rehearsal, representation, tidings
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| definition 2: |
a record of money spent or received.
How much money does he have in his bank account?- synonyms:
- record, statement
- similar words:
- bill, bookkeeping, charge, check, tally
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| definition 3: |
importance or worth.
Wealth is of little account to her.- synonyms:
- consequence, distinction, importance, merit, note, regard, significance, use, value, worth
- similar words:
- dignity, esteem, honor, reputation
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| related words: |
news, note, novel, portrait, tidings, yarn |
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| phrase: |
on account of, take into account |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
accounts, accounting, accounted |
| definition 1: |
to explain (usually followed by "for").
No one could account for his disappearance.- synonyms:
- clarify, explain, illuminate
- similar words:
- interpret
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| definition 2: |
to give a count or record of money spent or received.
I can account for every dollar I spent.- synonyms:
- explain, report on
- similar words:
- tally
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| definition 3: |
to be the cause of (usually followed by "for").
Hard work accounts for his success.- synonyms:
- achieve, generate, produce
- similar words:
- cause, create, effect
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