Tag: Noun

(noncount) the state of being near People are attracted to the area by the proximity (=nearness) of several beaches. – often + to I like the proximity of the bus stop to my home. The bus stop is located in Read More …

(count) the place or type of place where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives or grows a creature’s natural habitat tropical habitats

a change from one state or condition to another (count) We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made/underwent a peaceful transition Read More …

(count) 1 : a type of loose rubber sandal She wore flip-flops to the beach. 2 : chiefly US, informal : a sudden change of opinion a politician accused of doing flip-flops on important social issues

(count) 1 US : someone (such as a teacher or parent) who goes with children on a trip or to a school dance to make sure that the children behave properly I was a chaperone on one of my son’s Read More …

A cacophony is a mixture of loud and usually harsh unpleasant sounds. Cacophony can also refer to an incongruous or chaotic mixture. The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony on the streets. A cacophony of aromas wafted through the Read More …

(noncount) a decayed mixture of plants (such as leaves and grass) that is used to improve the soil in a garden a compost heap = (chiefly US) a compost pile (=a pile of plant materials that are kept in a Read More …

(count) a person who does not eat any food that comes from animals and who often also does not use animal products (such as leather)

(count) something (such as a food or drink) that is made by mixing together different things Would you like to try my new concoction?

(count) 1 a : a large amount of rain that suddenly falls in an area The deluge caused severe mudslides. b : a situation in which a large area of land becomes completely covered with water : FLOOD the biblical Read More …