|
|
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:
| accent |
the stress a speaker gives to one syllable in a word. [4/5 definitions] |
| choke up |
to become unable to speak because of strong emotion or stress. [1/2 definitions] |
| crisis |
a situation that is not stable or certain, usually causing a great deal of stress and anxiety. [1/2 definitions] |
| do1 |
used to stress the main verb. [1/12 definitions] |
| emphasis |
stress given to a particular word, phrase, or idea. [1/2 definitions] |
| emphasize |
to give particular attention to; stress. |
| rack1 |
to cause stress or strain to. [1/4 definitions] |
| relaxed |
free of physical or emotional stress; not worried or anxious. [1/2 definitions] |
| schwa |
a vowel sound that is spoken without any stress, such as the first "a" in "away." [2 definitions] |
| strain1 |
to put one's nerves and muscles under the greatest amount of force or stress. [2/13 definitions] |
| support |
to help during a time of trouble or stress. [1/9 definitions] |
| trouble |
difficulty that causes stress, pain, or the need for extra effort or assistance. [1/8 definitions] |
| unwind |
to free from stress; relax. [2/4 definitions] |
|
|