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define

/dɪˈfaɪn/
de · fine dɪ · ˈfaɪn
English Definition
v. to explain the meaning of a word or concept
中文释义
定义，解释
Significado en Español
definir
한국어 뜻
정의하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
định nghĩa
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Example Sentence

Please define this word for me.

请给我解释一下这个单词的意思。

Synonyms
explain describe specify
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “define”:

  1. A clarify
  2. B obscure
  3. C confuse
  4. D blur
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A — clarify. “define” means v. to explain the meaning of a word or concept

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Can you ______ this difficult word using your own simple everyday words?

  1. A define
  2. B confuse
  3. C hide
  4. D ignore
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A — define. “define” means v. to explain the meaning of a word or concept

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Common questions about “define”

What does “define” mean?

define — v. to explain the meaning of a word or concept. In Chinese: 定义，解释.

How do you pronounce “define”?

define is pronounced /dɪˈfaɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · fine.

How do you use “define” in a sentence?

Please define this word for me. (请给我解释一下这个单词的意思。)

What are synonyms for “define”?

explain, describe, specify — all close in meaning to define (v. to explain the meaning of a word or concept).

Is “define” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. define appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度
436 / 2445
18% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
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