| about | | |
| adj. | 1. about, astir | on the move.; "up and about"; "the whole town was astir over the incident" |
| ~ active | characterized by energetic activity.; "an active toddler"; "active as a gazelle"; "an active man is a man of action" |
| adv. | 2. about, approximately, around, close to, just about, more or less, or so, roughly, some | (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party" |
| adv. | 3. about, around | all around or on all sides.; "dirty clothes lying around (or about)"; "let's look about for help"; "There were trees growing all around"; "she looked around her" |
| adv. | 4. about, around | in the area or vicinity.; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around"; "waited around for the next flight" |
| adv. | 5. about, around | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction.; "wandering about with no place to go"; "people were rushing about"; "news gets around (or about)"; "traveled around in Asia"; "he needs advice from someone who's been around"; "she sleeps around" |
| adv. | 6. about, around | in or to a reversed position or direction.; "about face"; "suddenly she turned around" |
| adv. | 7. about | in rotation or succession.; "turn about is fair play" |
| adv. | 8. about, almost, most, near, nearly, nigh, virtually, well-nigh | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees" |
| band | | |
| n. (group) | 1. band, circle, lot, set | an unofficial association of people or groups.; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" |
| ~ social group | people sharing some social relation. |
| ~ car pool | a small group of car drivers who arrange to take turns driving while the others are passengers. |
| ~ clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, camp, pack | an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. |
| ~ cohort | a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion). |
| ~ confederacy, conspiracy | a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose. |
| ~ four hundred | the exclusive social set of a city. |
| ~ horsey set, horsy set | a set of people sharing a devotion to horses and horseback riding and horse racing. |
| ~ jet set | a set of rich and fashionable people who travel widely for pleasure. |
| ~ party, company | a band of people associated temporarily in some activity.; "they organized a party to search for food"; "the company of cooks walked into the kitchen" |
| n. (group) | 2. band | instrumentalists not including string players. |
| ~ section | a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class. |
| ~ musical group, musical organisation, musical organization | an organization of musicians who perform together. |
| ~ marching band | a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time. |
| ~ brass band | a group of musicians playing only brass and percussion instruments. |
| ~ concert band, military band | a group of musicians playing brass and woodwind and percussion instruments. |
| n. (attribute) | 3. band, banding, stria, striation | a stripe or stripes of contrasting color.; "chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands"; "the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps" |
| ~ collar | (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal. |
| ~ stretch mark | a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy). |
| ~ streak, stripe, bar | a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background.; "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"; "may the Stars and Stripes forever wave" |
| n. (artifact) | 4. band, banding, stripe | an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material. |
| ~ adornment | a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness. |
| ~ cigar band | a narrow paper band around a cigar. |
| ~ garment | an article of clothing.; "garments of the finest silk" |
| ~ hatband | a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim. |
| ~ neckband | a band around the collar of a garment. |
| ~ pinstripe | a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric). |
| n. (group) | 5. band, dance band, dance orchestra | a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing. |
| ~ musical group, musical organisation, musical organization | an organization of musicians who perform together. |
| ~ big band | a large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead musicians. |
| ~ combo, jazz band, jazz group | a small band of jazz musicians. |
| ~ rock band, rock group | a band of musicians who play rock'n'roll music. |
| ~ steel band | a band that plays instruments made from the heads of oil drums (Caribbean Islands). |
| n. (communication) | 6. band | a range of frequencies between two limits. |
| ~ frequency band, waveband | a band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals). |
| ~ range | a variety of different things or activities.; "he answered a range of questions"; "he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection" |
| n. (artifact) | 7. band | a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body). |
| ~ armband | a band worn around the upper arm. |
| ~ arm band, armlet | a band worn around the arm for decoration. |
| ~ backband | a broad band that passes over the back of a horse and supports the shafts of a vehicle. |
| ~ bellyband | a cloth band that is worn around the waist (as on infants until the navel has healed). |
| ~ collar, neckband | a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over. |
| ~ collar | a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it. |
| ~ garter, supporter | a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve). |
| ~ cincture, waistband, waistcloth, girdle, sash | a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers. |
| ~ headband | a band worn around or over the head.; "the earphones were held in place by a headband" |
| ~ headpiece, headstall | the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head. |
| ~ hoop, ring | a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling.; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse" |
| ~ elastic, elastic band, rubber band | a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together. |
| ~ shoulder strap, strap | a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag. |
| ~ strip, slip | artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material. |
| ~ sweatband | a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat. |
| ~ sweatband | a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat. |
| ~ bracelet, watch bracelet, watchband, watchstrap, wristband | a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist. |
| ~ mourning band, weed | a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning. |
| ~ wristband | band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist. |
| ~ wrist band, wristlet | a band or bracelet worn around the wrist. |
| n. (body) | 8. band, isthmus | a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure. |
| ~ tissue | part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function. |
| n. (artifact) | 9. band, ring | jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger.; "she had rings on every finger"; "he noted that she wore a wedding band" |
| ~ annulet | a small ring. |
| ~ engagement ring | a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal. |
| ~ jewellery, jewelry | an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems). |
| ~ mourning ring | a ring worn as a memorial to a dead person. |
| ~ ringlet | a small ring. |
| ~ seal ring, signet ring | a ring bearing a signet. |
| ~ wedding band, wedding ring | a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding. |
| n. (artifact) | 10. band | a driving belt in machinery. |
| ~ belt | endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys. |
| n. (artifact) | 11. band | a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration. |
| ~ strip, slip | artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material. |
| ~ loop | anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself). |
| n. (artifact) | 12. band, ring | a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration). |
| ~ strip, slip | artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material. |
| n. (artifact) | 13. band | a restraint put around something to hold it together. |
| ~ brake band | a band that can be tightened around a shaft to stop its rotation. |
| ~ collet | a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting. |
| ~ ligature | a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone. |
| ~ constraint, restraint | a device that retards something's motion.; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted" |
| ~ withe | band or rope made of twisted twigs or stems. |
| v. (contact) | 14. band | bind or tie together, as with a band. |
| ~ tie, bind | fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord.; "They tied their victim to the chair" |
| v. (contact) | 15. band, ring | attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify.; "ring birds"; "band the geese to observe their migratory patterns" |
| ~ attach | cause to be attached. |
| bounce | | |
| n. (attribute) | 1. bounce, bounciness | the quality of a substance that is able to rebound. |
| ~ elasticity, snap | the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed.; "the waistband had lost its snap" |
| n. (act) | 2. bounce, bound, leap, leaping, saltation, spring | a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards. |
| ~ jumping, jump | the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground.; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected" |
| ~ capriole, caper | a playful leap or hop. |
| ~ pounce | the act of pouncing. |
| n. (event) | 3. bounce, bouncing | rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts). |
| ~ backlash, rebound, recoil, repercussion | a movement back from an impact. |
| v. (motion) | 4. bounce, bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet, spring, take a hop | spring back; spring away from an impact.; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide" |
| ~ kick back, recoil, kick | spring back, as from a forceful thrust.; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder" |
| ~ bound off, skip | bound off one point after another. |
| ~ carom | rebound after hitting.; "The car caromed off several lampposts" |
| ~ bound, jump, leap, spring | move forward by leaps and bounds.; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?" |
| v. (contact) | 5. bounce | hit something so that it bounces.; "bounce a ball" |
| ~ bounce out | bounce a ball so that it becomes an out. |
| ~ hit | cause to move by striking.; "hit a ball" |
| v. (motion) | 6. bounce, jounce | move up and down repeatedly. |
| ~ go, locomote, move, travel | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically.; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast" |
| v. (possession) | 7. bounce | come back after being refused.; "the check bounced" |
| ~ return | go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before.; "return to your native land"; "the professor returned to his teaching position after serving as Dean" |
| ~ bounce | refuse to accept and send back.; "bounce a check" |
| v. (motion) | 8. bounce | leap suddenly.; "He bounced to his feet" |
| ~ bound, jump, leap, spring | move forward by leaps and bounds.; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?" |
| v. (possession) | 9. bounce | refuse to accept and send back.; "bounce a check" |
| ~ pass up, turn down, decline, refuse, reject | refuse to accept.; "He refused my offer of hospitality" |
| ~ bounce | come back after being refused.; "the check bounced" |
| ~ bounce | come back after being refused.; "the check bounced" |
| v. (contact) | 10. bounce | eject from the premises.; "The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club" |
| ~ eject, turf out, boot out, chuck out, exclude, turn out | put out or expel from a place.; "The unruly student was excluded from the game" |
| echo | | |
| n. (attribute) | 1. echo, replication, reverberation, sound reflection | the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves.; "she could hear echoes of her own footsteps" |
| ~ reflectivity, reflexion, reflection | the ability to reflect beams or rays. |
| ~ re-echo | the echo of an echo. |
| n. (person) | 2. echo | (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained. |
| ~ greek mythology | the mythology of the ancient Greeks. |
| ~ nymph | (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden.; "the ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water" |
| n. (communication) | 3. echo | a reply that repeats what has just been said. |
| ~ reply, response | the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange.; "he growled his reply" |
| ~ echolalia | an infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others. |
| n. (attribute) | 4. echo | a reflected television or radio or radar beam. |
| ~ reflectivity, reflexion, reflection | the ability to reflect beams or rays. |
| ~ electronics | the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices. |
| n. (attribute) | 5. echo | a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc..; "his contention contains more than an echo of Rousseau"; "Napoleon III was an echo of the mighty Emperor but an infinitely better man" |
| ~ analog, analogue, parallel | something having the property of being analogous to something else. |
| n. (act) | 6. echo | an imitation or repetition.; "the flower arrangement was created as an echo of a client's still life" |
| ~ imitation | copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else. |
| v. (communication) | 7. echo, repeat | to say again or imitate.; "followers echoing the cries of their leaders" |
| ~ recite | repeat aloud from memory.; "she recited a poem"; "The pupil recited his lesson for the day" |
| ~ cuckoo | repeat monotonously, like a cuckoo repeats his call. |
| ~ reecho | repeat back like an echo. |
| ~ parrot | repeat mindlessly.; "The students parroted the teacher's words" |
| ~ regurgitate, reproduce | repeat after memorization.; "For the exam, you must be able to regurgitate the information" |
| ~ let loose, let out, utter, emit | express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words).; "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand" |
| v. (perception) | 8. echo, resound, reverberate, ring | ring or echo with sound.; "the hall resounded with laughter" |
| ~ sound, go | make a certain noise or sound.; "She went `Mmmmm'"; "The gun went `bang'" |
| ~ consonate | sound in sympathy. |
| ~ reecho | repeat or return an echo again or repeatedly; send (an echo) back. |
| ~ reecho | echo repeatedly, echo again and again. |
| ~ bong | ring loudly and deeply.; "the big bell bonged" |
| v. (stative) | 9. echo, recall | call to mind.; "His words echoed John F. Kennedy" |
| ~ resemble | appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to.; "She resembles her mother very much"; "This paper resembles my own work" |
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