1 a : left without needed protection or care an abandoned baby b : left by the owner an abandoned house/car c : no longer held or thought of : given up abandoned (=forsaken) hopes/dreams 2 : (more abandoned; most Read More …
1 a : left without needed protection or care an abandoned baby b : left by the owner an abandoned house/car c : no longer held or thought of : given up abandoned (=forsaken) hopes/dreams 2 : (more abandoned; most Read More …
1 : (+ object) : to remove (something that has been recorded) from a tape (such as a videotape or audiotape) or a computer disk The recording can be erased and the tape used again. Several important files were accidentally Read More …
Gratuitous describes things that are not necessary, appropriate, or justified, as in “a gratuitous insult” or “a gratuitous assumption.” Gratuitous can also mean “free.” The film was criticized for its gratuitous violence. A local veterinary technician provides gratuitous services to Read More …
1 : with one side facing forward We had to turn sideways to let them through the crowded hallway. crabs walking sideways along the beach 2 : to or toward the right or left side Helicopters can fly up, down, Read More …
Someone or something described as acquisitive is characterized by a strong desire to own or acquire more things. The game aims to teach middle schoolers to balance their acquisitive instincts with a consideration of what will benefit society as a Read More …
(count) any one of several types of fruits that have a hard shell and that are used for decoration and not for eating out of your gourd US, informal CRAZY That guy is completely out of his gourd. (=(more commonly) Read More …