Tag: Noun

Noblesse oblige refers to the idea that people who have high social rank or wealth should be helpful and generous to people of lower rank or to people who are poor. As the inheritor of a great fortune, he was Read More …

(count) 1 US : a building on a school campus that has rooms where students can live a college dormitory (=dorm, residence hall) 2 : a large room with many beds where people can sleep Guests at the camp can Read More …

(count) 1 a : a small wave on the surface of a liquid The pebble made ripples in the pond when I threw it in. 1 b : a shape or pattern having small waves ripples of sand 2 : Read More …

(count) 1 : the arrival of a large number of people The city is preparing for a large influx of tourists this summer. 2 : the arrival or inward flow of a large amount of something (such as money) The Read More …

1 a : (noncount) : the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something a court for the resolution of civil disputes conflict resolution b : (count) : an answer Read More …

(count) 1 : a strong light that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc. 2 : a radio signal that is broadcast to help guide ships, airplanes, etc. a radio beacon Read More …

(count) a ring or rope that is made of leaves, flowers, or some other material and that is used as a decoration They placed a garland of flowers around her neck.

(count) 1 : something good that is more than what was expected or required As a bonus for good behavior you can stay up late. The product has the added bonus of providing extra vitamins. 2 : an extra amount Read More …

1 a : (count) : something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a specific purpose a large manufacturing facility a new sewage-treatment facility The injured child was rushed to a medical facility. (=a Read More …

(count) 1 US : a series of games that is played after the end of the regular season in order to decide which player or team is the champion — usually plural The teams will once again face each other Read More …