|
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:
flash |
A flash is a sudden, bright light. It shines and then quickly goes away. [6/8 definitions] |
flashcard |
A flash card is one of a set of cards with words, numbers, or pictures on them. Each card gives a problem to be solved or requires a learner to remember certain information. The answer appears on the opposite side of the card. Each card is shown just for a moment in front of a student or class to get them to respond quickly. The cards are usually used to review information that has been studied before. |
gleam |
a small or brief flash or beam of light. [2/3 definitions] |
glint |
a brief flash or flicker of reflected light. [1/3 definitions] |
lightning |
natural electricity produced in thunderclouds. Lightning appears as a bright flash or streak of light in the sky. [1/2 definitions] |
meteor |
a bright streak or flash in the sky which occurs when small pieces of space material enter our atmosphere and burn up, often called a shooting star. |
spark |
a short, bright flash. [1/5 definitions] |
sparkle |
a flash or gleam of light; glitter. [1/4 definitions] |
streak |
an extremely fast movement of something, or a thing that moves very fast, making a long line as it goes. [1/8 definitions] |
thunder |
the loud cracking noise or low distant rumble that follows a flash of lightning. Thunder is caused by the violent movement of air masses. [1/5 definitions] |
turn signal |
any of the lights on a car or other vehicle that flash on and off to show that the vehicle is about to turn and to show which way it will turn. Turn signals are located on both the front and back of the vehicle. |
|
|