Tag: Noun

(count) formal + humorous the place where someone lives — usually singular The cottage became their abode (=home) for the summer. Welcome to my humble abode. — often used in legal language How long has this been his principal place Read More …

1 : something that is from a past time, place, culture, etc. — often followed by of or from relics of ancient China relics from the war This law is a relic of a bygone era. Typewriters are a relic Read More …

1 (noncount) : the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something The unusual combination of symptoms made accurate diagnosis difficult. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. 2 (count) Read More …

(count) something that is attractive because it is not allowed For dieters, dessert becomes a/the forbidden fruit.

Shambles refers to a place or state in which there is great confusion, disorder, or destruction. The house party they had over the weekend left the entire living room in shambles.

1 (count) : the woolly coat of a sheep 2 a (noncount) : a soft cloth that is used to make warm clothes warm fleece jackets 2 b (count) : a jacket made from this cloth Bring a fleece in Read More …

(noncount) 1 : materials (such as paper, pens, and ink) that are used for writing or typing a store that sells stationery = a stationery store stationery items/supplies 2 : paper that is used for writing letters and that usually Read More …

A reputation is the common opinion that people have about someone or something. Reputation can also refer to a positive position that someone or something has in public esteem or regard. She’s earned a reputation as a first-class playwright. Investors Read More …

1 (count) : the place or point where two or more things come together especially : the place where two or more streets meet or cross each other The accident occurred at a busy intersection. 2 (noncount) : the act Read More …