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- pronunciation:
- fuhngk
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
The function of a person or thing is its purpose or its normal way of operating. The function of scissors is to cut. The function of a nurse is to take care of sick people.
The function of a firefighter is to put out fires.The function of an umbrella is to keep you from getting wet.- synonyms:
- purpose, role, use
- similar words:
- activity, application, charge, duty, job, mission, office, perform, province, sphere, task
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| definition 2: |
A function is a social gathering or ceremony, usually with many people.
The company picnic is the most enjoyable function of the year for all the company employees.A church is often used for functions such as weddings.- synonyms:
- affair, occasion
- similar words:
- banquet, celebration, formal, meeting, party
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| related words: |
business, occasion, part, work |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
functions, functioning, functioned |
| definition: |
When something functions, it works or operates in a certain way. When a toaster functions on electricity, it means that it works or operates on electricity.
This toaster is very old, but it still functions just fine.The heart functions by pumping blood.My computer is not functioning right.- synonyms:
- act, go, operate, run, work
- similar words:
- behave, deal, perform, serve
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| related words: |
respond |
| derivations: |
functioning (adj.), functionless (adj.) |
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