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pure

 
 
pronunciation:
pyur
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: purer, purest
definition 1: not mixed with anything else; made of only one substance.
She's wearing a jacket made of pure wool.
antonyms:
impure, mixed
similar words:
clear, neat, sheer, solid, straight
definition 2: clean; not dirty.
The pure drinking water came from a spring.
synonyms:
clean, immaculate
antonyms:
impure, polluted
similar words:
clear, fresh, sanitary, snowy, wholesome
definition 3: without evil; innocent.
The hero had a pure heart.
synonyms:
innocent
similar words:
clear, decent, good, moral, upright
definition 4: nothing but.
It was pure good fortune to win the lottery.
synonyms:
mere, sheer
similar words:
absolute, complete, downright, plumb, utter
derivation: pureness (n.)
Word Builder: pure +
  • purity:
    the state or quality of being pure.