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pillar

/ˈpɪlər/
pil · lar ˈpɪl · ər
English Definition
n. a strong column that supports a building
中文释义
柱子
Significado en Español
pilar, columna
한국어 뜻
기둥
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cột trụ, trụ cột
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Example Sentence

The temple is held up by stone pillars.

这座寺庙由石柱支撑。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “pillar”:

  1. A column
  2. B foundation
  3. C roof
  4. D wall
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A — column. “pillar” means n. a strong column that supports a building

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The heavy roof of the old temple rested on a tall stone ______.

  1. A pillar
  2. B window
  3. C carpet
  4. D curtain
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A — pillar. “pillar” means n. a strong column that supports a building

Common questions about “pillar”

What does “pillar” mean?

pillar — n. a strong column that supports a building. In Chinese: 柱子.

How do you pronounce “pillar”?

pillar is pronounced /ˈpɪlər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pil · lar.

How do you use “pillar” in a sentence?

The temple is held up by stone pillars. (这座寺庙由石柱支撑。)

What are synonyms for “pillar”?

column, post, support — all close in meaning to pillar (n. a strong column that supports a building).

Is “pillar” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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