|
|
Reverse Search
Reverse Search allows you to search within the full text of dictionary entries for words, word parts, and phrases.
Search for entries that contain:
Exact matches of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or the word "orange."
Any form of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or "apples" or "orange" or "oranges."
Exact matches of all of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" and the word "orange."
The exact sequence of words and/or characters entered in the search box (for example, a fragment of a word, a single word, multiple words, or even a phrase containing punctuation)
Example: Searching for "a variety of apple" identifies all entries that contain that phrase. Searching for "app" identifies all entries that contain the letters "app," such as occurrences of "apple," "application," and "apply."
Search within these fields:
Optional:
Limit by part of speech:
| bite |
of insects or similar small creatures, to break into the skin of (a human or other mammal) in order to feed on blood. [1/10 definitions] |
| bruise |
to wound or damage without causing a break in the skin or bone. [2/3 definitions] |
| crack |
a narrow break in the surface of something. [1/9 definitions] |
| crack up |
(informal) to break into laughter. |
| crunch |
to break in a loud way by grinding or crushing. [1/3 definitions] |
| crush |
to break into small pieces by pounding, grinding, or some other forceful means. [1/5 definitions] |
| dash |
a punctuation mark (--). It is used to show a break in speech or thought. [1/8 definitions] |
| fault |
a break in part of the earth's crust that is like a crack in the surface of the earth. A fault can be small or it can be hundreds of miles long. Because of the break between the surfaces, the surfaces can move and become uneven with each other. [1/4 definitions] |
| fracture |
to break or cause a break in. [1/3 definitions] |
| invade |
to disturb or break into without being asked or wanted; intrude on; violate. [1/2 definitions] |
| rupture |
a break in friendly connections between people or nations. [1/3 definitions] |
| short |
a break in an electrical circuit; short circuit. [1/9 definitions] |
| smash |
to break into small pieces by hitting, throwing, or dropping, often making a loud noise. [1/10 definitions] |
|
|