words with multiple meanings

[Trent_Dutch]

Theres one at the bottom of my Sig.... Non-Combatant, the adjective and noun forms.

I'll give some examples of use....

Non-Combatant, adjective. The dead Quaker is non-combatant.

Non-Combatant, noun. A dead Quaker is a non-combatant.

 

[RhymeFairy]

It's a good word, but where are the multiple meanings?

I am sorry.
I think I got carried away.
My apologies ~

 

[bluerains]

I like ,,,humping...

hump (h?mp)
n.
A rounded mass or protuberance, such as the fleshy structure on the back of a camel or of some cattle.
A deformity of the back in humans caused by an abnormal convex curvature of the upper spine.
Vulgar Slang. The act or an instance of having sexual intercourse.
A low mound of earth; a hummock.
A mountain range.
Chiefly British. A fit of depression; an emotional slump.

v., humped, hump·ing, humps.
v.tr.
To bend or round into a hump; arch.
Slang.
To exert (oneself).
To carry, especially on the back.
Vulgar Slang. To engage in sexual intercourse with.
v.intr.
Slang. To exert oneself.
Slang. To hurry.
Vulgar Slang. To engage in sexual intercourse.

 

[Jennifer C]

Grind

grind
v. ground, (ground) grind·ing, grinds
v. tr.

1.
1. To crush, pulverize, or reduce to powder by friction, especially by rubbing between two hard surfaces: grind wheat into flour.
2. To shape, sharpen, or refine with friction: grind a lens.
2. To rub (two surfaces) together harshly; gnash: grind the teeth.
3. To bear down on harshly; crush.
4. To oppress or weaken gradually: “Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law” (Oliver Goldsmith).
5.
1. To operate by turning a crank: ground a hurdy-gurdy.
2. To produce or process by turning a crank: grinding a pound of beef.
6. To produce mechanically or without inspiration: The factory grinds out a uniform product.
7. To instill or teach by persistent repetition: ground the truth into their heads.


v. intr.

1. To perform the operation of grinding something.
2. To become crushed, pulverized, or powdered by friction.
3. To move with noisy friction; grate: a train grinding along rusty rails.
4. Informal. To devote oneself to study or work: grinding for a test; grinding away at housework.
5. Slang. To rotate the pelvis erotically, as in the manner of a stripteaser.


n.

1. The act of grinding.
2. A crunching or grinding noise.
3. A specific grade or degree of pulverization, as of coffee beans: drip grind.
4. Informal. A laborious task, routine, or study: the daily grind.
5. Informal. A student who works or studies excessively.
6. Slang. An erotic rotation of the pelvis.

 

[Jennifer C]

Cock

cock
n.

1.
1. An adult male chicken; a rooster.
2. An adult male of various other birds.
2. A weathervane shaped like a rooster; a weathercock.
3. A leader or chief.
4. A faucet or valve by which the flow of a liquid or gas can be regulated.
5.
1. The hammer of a firearm.
2. The position of the hammer of a firearm when ready for firing.
6. A tilting or jaunty turn upward: the cock of a hat.
7. Vulgar Slang. The penis.
8. Archaic. The characteristic cry of a rooster early in the morning.

 

[wildsweetone]

nose

nose ( P ) Pronunciation Key (nz)
n.

1. The part of the human face or the forward part of the head of other vertebrates that contains the nostrils and organs of smell and forms the beginning of the respiratory tract.
2. The sense of smell: a dog with a good nose.
3. The ability to detect, sense, or discover as if by smell: has a nose for gossip.
4. The characteristic smell of a wine or liqueur; bouquet.
5. Informal. The nose considered as a symbol of prying: Keep your nose out of my business.
6. Something, such as the forward end of an aircraft, rocket, or submarine, that resembles a nose in shape or position.
7. A very short distance or narrow margin: won the race by a nose.


v. nosed, nos·ing, nos·es
v. tr.

1. To find out by or as if by smell: nosed out the thieves' hiding place.
2. To touch with the nose; nuzzle.
3. To move, push, or make with or as if with the nose.
4. To advance the forward part of cautiously: nosed the car into the flow of traffic.


v. intr.

1. To smell or sniff.
2. Informal. To search or inquire meddlesomely; snoop or pry: nosing around looking for opportunities.
3. To advance with caution: The ship nosed into its berth.

 

[Jennifer C]

Devour

de·vour

1. To eat up greedily. See Synonyms at eat.
2. To destroy, consume, or waste: Flames devoured the structure in minutes.
3. To take in eagerly: devour a novel.
4. To prey upon voraciously: was devoured by jealousy.

 

[annaswirls]

My favorite multi meaning word is one of those broad terms that is next to impossible to define.... can you do it?

Define Way


and then read the next post.

ps Jennifer C, I think your new sig. is giving me seizures like those Japanese Cartoons, I thought Tath's revolving prayer wheel and drinkin dot were distracting whoo hoo time's square look out

 

[annaswirls]

way ( P ) Pronunciation Key (w)
n.

1. A road, path, or highway affording passage from one place to another.

2. An opening affording passage: This door is the only way into the attic.

3. Space to proceed: cleared the way for the parade.

4. Opportunity to advance: opened the way to peace.

5. A course that is or may be used in going from one place to another: tried to find the shortest way home.

6. Progress or travel along a certain route or in a specific direction: on his way north.

7. A course of conduct or action: tried to take the easy way out.

8. A manner or method of doing: several ways of solving this problem; had no way to reach her.

9. A usual or habitual manner or mode of being, living, or acting: the American way of life.

10. An individual or personal manner of behaving, acting, or doing: Have it your own way.

11. also ways (wz) (used with a sing. verb) Informal. Distance: The travelers have come a long way. That village is a good ways off.

12. A specific direction: He glanced my way.

13. A participant. Often used in combination: a three-way conversation.

14. An aspect, particular, or feature: resembles his father in many ways; in no way comparable.

15. Nature or category: not much in the way of a plot.

16. Freedom to do as one wishes: if I had my way.

17. An aptitude or facility: She certainly does have a way with words.

18. A state or condition: He is in a bad way financially.

19. Vicinity: Drop in when you're out our way.

20. A longitudinal strip on a surface that serves to guide a moving machine part. Often used in the plural.

21. ways (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Nautical. The structure on which a ship is built and from which it slides when launched.


adv.
Informal. By a great distance or to a great degree; far: way off base; way too expensive.

Slang. Very; extremely: “Can they really make a car that's way cool?” (Fortune).

Informal. From this place; away: Go way.

Idioms:
all the way
From beginning to end; completely: drove all the way from Detroit to Pittsburgh.

by the way
Incidentally: By the way, you forgot to cash that check.

by way of
Through; via: flew to the Far East by way of the polar route.
As a means of: made no comment by way of apology.


go out of (one's)/the way
To inconvenience oneself in doing something beyond what is required.

in a way
To a certain extent; with reservations: I like the new styles, in a way.
From one point of view: In a way, you're right.

in the way
In a position to obstruct, hinder, or interfere.

no way Informal
Certainly not: Did you like that movie?-No way! It was boring.

on (one's)/the way
In the process of coming, going, or traveling: She is on her way out the door. Winter is on the way.


on the way
On the route of a journey: met him on the way to town; ran into them on the way.

out of the way
In such a position as not to obstruct, hinder, or interfere.
Taken care of; disposed of: some details to get out of the way first.
In a remote location.
Of an unusual character; remarkable.
Improper; amiss: said nothing out of the way.

 

[Jennifer C]

Head

head
n.

1.
1. The uppermost or forwardmost part of the body of a vertebrate, containing the brain and the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and jaws.
2. The analogous part of an invertebrate organism.
3. The length or height of such a part: The horse lost by a head. She is two heads taller than he is.
2. The seat of the faculty of reason; intelligence, intellect, or mind: I did the figuring in my head.
3. Mental ability or aptitude: She has a good head for mathematics.
4. Freedom of choice or action: Give the child his head and see how well he solves the problems.
5. Slang.
1. A habitual drug user. Often used in combination: a dopehead.
2. An enthusiast. Often used in combination: a chilihead.
6. A person considered foolish or contemptible. Often used in combination: a chowderhead.
7. A portrait or representation of a person's head.
8. (used with a sing. verb) The side of a coin having the principal design, often of the head of a famous person, and the date. Often used in the plural with a singular verb.
9. Informal. A headache: had a bad head early this morning.
10.
1. An individual; a person: charged five dollars a head.
2. pl. head A single animal: 20 head of cattle.
11.
1. A person who leads, rules, or is in charge; a leader, chief, or director: the head of the corporation.
2. A headmaster or headmistress.
12. The foremost or leading position: marched at the head of the parade.
13. A headwaiter.
14.
1. The difference in depth of a liquid at two given points.
2. Abbr. hd. The measure of pressure at the lower point expressed in terms of this difference.
3. The pressure exerted by a liquid or gas: a head of steam.
4. The liquid or gas exerting the pressure.
15. The froth or foam that rises to the top in pouring an effervescent liquid, such as beer.
16. The tip of an abscess, boil, or pimple, in which pus forms.
17. A turning point; a crisis: bring matters to a head. See Synonyms at crisis.
18.
1. A projection, weight, or fixture at the end of an elongated object: the head of a pin; a head of land overlooking the harbor.
2. The working end of a tool or implement: the head of a hammer.
3. The part of an explosive device that carries the explosive; a warhead.
4. The part of a stringed instrument where the strings are wound; a tuning head.
5. A tuning machine.
19. Anatomy.
1. The rounded proximal end of a long bone: the head of the femur.
2. The end of a muscle that is attached to the less movable part of the skeleton.
20.
1. An attachment to or part of a machine that holds or contains the operative device.
2. The magnetic head of a tape recorder or VCR.
3. The device in a magnetic disk or tape drive that enables it to read data from and write data to the disk or tape.
21. A rounded compact mass, as of leaves or buds: a head of cabbage.
22. Botany. A flower head.
23. The uppermost part; the top: Place the appropriate name at the head of each column.
24. The end considered the most important: sat at the head of the table.
25. Either end of an object, such as a drum, whose two ends are interchangeable.
26. Nautical.
1. The forward part of a vessel.
2. The top part or upper edge of a sail.
27. A toilet, especially on a ship.
28. A passage or gallery in a coal mine.
29. Abbr. hd. Printing.
1. The top of a book or page.
2. A headline or heading.
3. A distinct topic or category: under the head of recent Spanish history.
30. Headway; progress.
31. Linguistics. The word in a construction that has the same grammatical function as the construction as a whole and that determines relationships of concord to other parts of the construction or sentence in which the construction occurs.
32. Vulgar Slang. Oral sex.


adj.

1. Of, relating to, or intended for the head. Often used in combination: headshaking; headwrap.
2. Foremost in rank or importance: the head librarian.
3. Placed at the top or the front: the head name on the list.
4. Slang. Of, relating to, or for drugs or drug users.


v. head·ed, head·ing, heads
v. tr.

1. To be in charge of; lead: The minister headed the committee.
2. To be in the first or foremost position of: Collins heads the list of job candidates.
3. To aim, point, or turn in a certain direction: headed the team of horses up the hill.
4. To remove the head or top of.
5. Sports. To hit (a soccer ball) in the air with one's head.
6. To provide with a head: head each column with a number; headed the flagpole with a golden ball.


v. intr.

1. To proceed or go in a certain direction: head for town.
2. To form a head, as lettuce or cabbage.
3. To originate, as a stream or river; rise.


Phrasal Verb:
head off

To block the progress or completion of; intercept: Try to head him off before he gets home. The town headed off the attempt to build another mall.


Idioms:
have a big/swelled head

To be overly self-confident or conceited.

head and shoulders above

Far superior to: head and shoulders above her colleagues in analytical capability.

head over heels

1. Rolling, as in a somersault: tripped and fell head over heels.
2. Completely; hopelessly: head over heels in love.

keep (one's) head

To remain calm; remain in control of oneself.

lose (one's) head

To lose one's poise or self-control.

off/out of (one's) head

Insane; crazy.

on (one's) head

As one's responsibility or fault: If this project fails, it's on your head.

over (one's) head

1. Beyond one's comprehension.
2. Beyond one's financial means.

put heads together

To consult and plan together: Let's put our heads together and solve this problem.

 

[Angeline]

Free Speech?

Main Entry: fas·cism

Pronunciation: 'fa-"shi-z&m also 'fa-"si-

Function: noun

Etymology: Italian fascismo, from fascio bundle, fasces, group, from Latin fascis bundle & fasces fasces

1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition

2 : a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control

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Main Entry: cen·sor·ship

Pronunciation: 'sen(t)-s&r-"ship

Function: noun

1 a : the institution, system, or practice of censoring b : the actions or practices of censors; especially : censorial control exercised repressively

2 : the office, power, or term of a Roman censor

3 : exclusion from consciousness by the psychic censor

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Main Entry: cro·ny·ism

Pronunciation: -nE-"i-z&m

Function: noun

1. partiality to cronies especially as evidenced in the appointment of political hangers-on to office without regard to their qualifications

 

[ishtat]

Set

Set I think has more meanings than any other word. Check a dictionary - any dictionary.

 

[Lauren Hynde]

Check a dictionary - any dictionary.

Or a whole set of them, even.

 

[wildsweetone]

i think set just became my second favourite word. wow. thanks ishtat


set
v. set, set·ting, sets
v. tr.

1. To put in a specified position; place: set a book on a table.
2. To put into a specified state: set the prisoner at liberty.
3.
1. To put into a stable position: set the fence post into a bed of concrete.
2. To fix firmly or in an immobile manner: He set his jaw and concentrated on flying the plane through the storm.
4. To restore to a proper and normal state when dislocated or broken: set a broken arm.
5.
1. To adjust for proper functioning.
2. To adjust (a saw) by deflecting the teeth.
3. Nautical. To spread open to the wind: set the sails.
6. To adjust according to a standard.
7. To adjust (an instrument or device) to a specific point or calibration: set an alarm clock.
8. To arrange properly for use: set a place for a dinner guest; set a table.
9. To apply equipment, such as curlers and clips, to (hair) in order to style.
10. Printing.
1. To arrange (type) into words and sentences preparatory to printing; compose.
2. To transpose into type.
11. Music.
1. To compose (music) to fit a given text.
2. To write (words) to fit a given melodic line.
12. To arrange scenery on (a theater stage).
13. To prescribe the unfolding of (a drama or narrative, for instance) in a specific place: a play that is set in Venice.
14. To prescribe or establish: set a precedent.
15. To prescribe as a time for: set June 6 as the day of the invasion.
16. To detail or assign (someone) to a particular duty, service, or station: set the child to cleaning the closets; set guards around the perimeter.
17. To incite to hostile action: a war that set families against one another.
18.
1. To establish as the highest level of performance: set a world aviation record.
2. To establish as a model: A parent must set a good example for the children.
19.
1. To put in a mounting; mount: set an emerald in a pendant.
2. To apply jewels to; stud: a tiara that was set with diamonds.
20. To cause to sit.
21.
1. To put (a hen) on eggs for the purpose of hatching them.
2. To put (eggs) beneath a hen or in an incubator.
22. Sports. To position (oneself) in such a way as to be ready to start running a race.
23. Sports. To pass (a volleyball), usually with the fingertips, in an arc close to the net so that a teammate can drive it over the net.
24.
1. To value or regard something at the rate of: She sets a great deal by good nutrition.
2. To fix at a given amount: The judge set bail for the defendant at $50,000.
3. To make as an estimate of worth: We set a high value on human life.
25. To point to the location of (game) by holding a fixed attitude. Used of a hunting dog.
26. Botany. To produce, as after pollination: set seed.
27.
1. To prepare (a trap) for catching prey.
2. To fix (a hook) firmly into a fish's jaw.


v. intr.

1. To disappear below the horizon: The sun set at seven that evening.
2. To diminish or decline; wane.
3. To sit on eggs. Used of fowl.
4.
1. To become fixed; harden. See Synonyms at coagulate.
2. To become permanent. Used of dye.
5. To become whole; knit. Used of a broken bone.
6. Botany. To mature or develop, as after pollination.
7. Nonstandard. To sit: “If Emmett drives, I could set up front” (Bobbie Ann Mason).
8. To position oneself preparatory to an action, such as running a race.


adj.

1. Fixed or established by agreement: a set time for the launching.
2. Established by convention: followed set procedures for filing a grievance.
3. Established deliberately; intentional: Our set purpose is to win the conflict.
4. Fixed and rigid: “His bearded face already has a set, hollow look” (Conor Cruise O'Brien).
5. Unwilling or very reluctant to change: He is set in his ways.
6.
1. Intent and determined: “He is dead set against rushing abroad to build a plant” (Fortune).
2. Ready: We are set to leave early tomorrow morning.


n.

1.
1. The act or process of setting.
2. The condition resulting from setting.
2. The manner in which something is positioned: the set of her cap.
3. A permanent firming or hardening of a substance, as by cooling.
4. The deflection of the teeth of a saw.
5.
1. The carriage or bearing of a part of the body.
2. A particular psychological state, usually that of anticipation or preparedness: “The mental set of an audience is crucial to his performance” (Psychology Today).
6. A descent below the horizon.
7. The direction or course of wind or water.
8. A seedling, slip, or cutting that is ready for planting.
9. The act of arranging hair by waving and curling it.

 

[wildsweetone]

machine

ma·chine ( P ) Pronunciation Key (m-shn)
n.

1.
1. A device consisting of fixed and moving parts that modifies mechanical energy and transmits it in a more useful form.
2. A simple device, such as a lever, a pulley, or an inclined plane, that alters the magnitude or direction, or both, of an applied force; a simple machine.
2. A system or device for doing work, as an automobile or a jackhammer, together with its power source and auxiliary equipment.
3. A system or device, such as a computer, that performs or assists in the performance of a human task: The machine is down.
4. An intricate natural system or organism, such as the human body.
5. A person who acts in a rigid, mechanical, or unconscious manner.
6. An organized group of people whose members are or appear to be under the control of one or more leaders: a political machine.
7.
1. A device used to produce a stage effect, especially a mechanical means of lowering an actor onto the stage.
2. A literary device used to produce an effect, especially the introduction of a supernatural being to resolve a plot.
8. An answering machine: Leave a message on my machine if I'm not home.

 

[wildsweetone]

toy

toy ( P ) Pronunciation Key (toi)
n.

1. An object for children to play with.
2. Something of little importance; a trifle.
3. An amusement; a pastime: thought of the business as a toy.
4. A small ornament; a bauble.
5. A diminutive thing or person.
6. A dog of a very small breed or of a variety smaller than the standard variety of its breed.
7. Scots. A loose covering for the head, formerly worn by women.
8. Chiefly Southern U.S. A shooter marble.


intr.v. toyed, toy·ing, toys

1. To amuse oneself idly; trifle: a cat toying with a mouse.
2. To treat something casually or without seriousness: toyed with the idea of writing a play. See Synonyms at flirt.

 

[wildsweetone]

smote

smite ( P ) Pronunciation Key (smt)
v. smote, (smt) smit·ten, (smtn) or smote smit·ing, smites
v. tr.

1.
1. To inflict a heavy blow on, with or as if with the hand, a tool, or a weapon.
2. To drive or strike (a weapon, for example) forcefully onto or into something else.
2. To attack, damage, or destroy by or as if by blows.
3.
1. To afflict: The population was smitten by the plague.
2. To afflict retributively; chasten or chastise.
4. To affect sharply with great feeling: He was smitten by deep remorse.


v. intr.

To deal a blow with or as if with the hand or a hand-held weapon.

 

[RhymeFairy]

WSO, I love this thought, for I too love to play with words.
So here is a lil bump.


Good:

Syllables: good
Parts of speech: adjective , noun , interjection , adverb
Phrases: the goods , to the good

Part of Speech adjective
Pronunciation gUd
Inflected Forms better, best
Definition 1. desirable; positive.
Synonyms desirable , beneficial , positive
Crossref. Syn. well
Similar Words favorable , wonderful , satisfactory , fine ,
excellent , first-rate , great , terrific , advantageous , superb , capital

Definition 2. morally upright; virtuous.
Synonyms moral , just , virtuous , nice , upright
Crossref. Syn. right , righteous
Similar Words beneficent , wholesome , righteous , honorable ,
benevolent , charitable , godly

Definition 3. better than the average.
Example a good pupil.
Synonyms fine1 , decent
Crossref. Syn. strong
Similar Words satisfactory , adequate , OK , fair , all right ,
acceptable , tolerable , first-rate , superior , passable

Definition 4. pleasant; enjoyable.
Example a good time.
Synonyms pleasant , pleasing , nice , agreeable , congenial ,
enjoyable
Similar Words sociable , bright , cheerful , entertaining , convivial

Definition 5. capable; efficient.
Example a good worker.
Synonyms proficient , capable , efficient , competent
Crossref. Syn. strong
Similar Words adept , qualified , skilled , hard

Definition 6. sound; reliable.
Example good insight into the problem.
Synonyms dependable , sound , solid , reliable
Crossref. Syn. true
Similar Words trustworthy

Definition 7. well-mannered; obedient.
Example a good dog.
Synonyms obedient , well-behaved
Similar Words respectful , seemly , dutiful , nice , decorous ,
well-mannered , proper , orderly

Definition 8. considerable; ample.
Example a good salary.
Synonyms ample , sizable , substantial , considerable
Similar Words large , adequate , sufficient

Definition 9. advantageous; favorable.
Example a good day to walk.
Synonyms favorable , fit , suitable , advantageous
Crossref. Syn. right , beneficial , prosperous
Similar Words salutary , right , fitting , appropriate , advisable

Definition 10. full.
Example a good week's job.
Synonyms whole
Similar Words solid , entire , full , complete

Definition 11. thorough.
Example a good reading of the contract.
Synonyms thorough , complete , sound
Similar Words solid , precise , careful , accurate

Definition 12. unspoiled.
Example Is the meat good?
Synonyms sound , all right , usable
Crossref. Syn. sweet
Similar Words wholesome , OK , fine1 , edible

Definition 13. kind, compassionate.
Synonyms kindly , benevolent , kind , decent , gracious ,
compassionate , altruistic , beneficent
Crossref. Syn. benevolent
Similar Words considerate , generous , liberal , humane ,
merciful , charitable

Definition 14. loyal; steadfast.
Example a good friend ; a good committee member.
Synonyms true , steadfast , staunch , loyal , faithful
Similar Words firm , solid , dependable , trustworthy , reliable

Related Words tidy , meet , true , famous , valid , fantastic ,
hale , special , sweet , distinct , scrupulous , pure , sure , well ,
agreeable , valuable , possible , pious , happy , opportune

Part of Speech noun
Definition 1. that which is good.
Example Take the good with the bad.
Synonyms positive , right , asset , plus
Similar Words gain , benefit

Definition 2. benefit; welfare.
Example for the good of all the people.
Synonyms sake , interest , welfare , well-being , success ,
benefit
Crossref. Syn. enjoyment , benefit
Similar Words favor , behoof , advantage , profit , prosperity

Definition 3. virtue.
Example a lot of good in her heart.
Synonyms virtue , decency , rectitude , morality
Similar Words good will , mercy , kindness , humanity ,
generosity , beneficence , justice , charity , benevolence ,
grace , righteousness , honor

Definition 4. (pl.) one's personal possessions.
Example worldly goods.
Synonyms paraphernalia , things , stuff , belongings ,
possessions
Similar Words trappings , chattels , property

Definition 5. (pl.) inventory; merchandise.
Example the store's goods.
Synonyms stock , merchandise , wares , inventory
Similar Words commodities {commodity} , dry goods

Related Words use , worth , error , merit , avail

Phrase to the good

Phrase the goods

Part of Speech interjection
Definition 1. used to express satisfaction, pleasure, or approval.
Example Good! I like your idea.
Synonyms OK
Crossref. Syn. bully
Similar Words yes (adv) , all right

Part of Speech adverb
Inflected Forms better, best
Definition 1. well.
Example I feel good today.
Synonyms well , OK , all right
Similar Words great

 

[wildsweetone]

well that's a better word than i thought it was. thanks RF!


how about...


wild

Pronunciation Key (wld)
adj. wild·er, wild·est

1. Occurring, growing, or living in a natural state; not domesticated, cultivated, or tamed: wild geese; edible wild plants.
2. Not inhabited or farmed: remote, wild country.
3. Uncivilized or barbarous; savage.
4.
1. Lacking supervision or restraint: wild children living in the street.
2. Disorderly; unruly: a wild scene in the school cafeteria.
3. Characterized by a lack of moral restraint; dissolute or licentious: recalled his wild youth with remorse.
5. Lacking regular order or arrangment; disarranged: wild locks of long hair.
6. Full of, marked by, or suggestive of strong, uncontrolled emotion: wild with jealousy; a wild look in his eye; a wild rage.
7. Extravagant; fantastic: a wild idea.
8. Furiously disturbed or turbulent; stormy: wild weather.
9. Risky; imprudent: wild financial schemes.
10.
1. Impatiently eager: wild to get away for the weekend.
2. Informal. Highly enthusiastic: just wild about the new music.
11. Based on little or no evidence or probability; unfounded: wild accusations; a wild guess.
12. Deviating greatly from an intended course; erratic: a wild bullet.
13. Games. Having an equivalence or value determined by the cardholder's choice: playing poker with deuces wild.


adv.

In a wild manner: growing wild; roaming wild.


n.

1. A natural or undomesticated state: returned the zoo animals to the wild; plants that grow abundantly in the wild.
2. An uninhabited or uncultivated region. Often used in the plural: the wilds of the northern steppes.


intr.v. Slang wild·ed, wild·ing, wilds

To go about in a group threatening, robbing, or attacking others: “Police said that the youngsters... were part of a larger group of teenagers who were ‘wilding,’their slang for terrorizing and bullying” (Maclean's).

 

[RhymeFairy]

Fresh ~

Syllables: fresh

Part of Speech adjective
Pronunciation frehsh
Inflected Forms fresher, freshest
Definition 1. newly made, gained, or experienced.
Example a fresh cup of tea ; a fresh idea.
Synonyms brand-new (1) , new (1,2,4)
Crossref. Syn. original
Similar Words unusual , original , latest , novel2 , different , recent , unused , unfamiliar

Definition 2. just arrived.
Example fresh from the factory.
Synonyms new (1,4) , brand-new (1,2)
Similar Words latest , unused , recent , newfangled , mint2

Definition 3. still good to eat or drink; not spoiled.
Example fresh meat.
Synonyms sweet (3)
Crossref. Syn. forward
Similar Words potable , edible

Definition 4. not preserved by freezing or canning.
Example fresh beans.
Crossref. Syn. sweet
Similar Words raw

Definition 5. newly added or introduced.
Example fresh troops.
Synonyms new (1) , brand-new (2)
Similar Words recent , neologistic {neologism}

Definition 6. revived; renewed.
Example He came to work feeling fresh again after his vacation.
Synonyms revived {revive (vt 2)} , renewed {renew (vt 3)} , refreshed {refresh (vt 1)} , new (6)
Similar Words invigorated {invigorate} , energetic

Definition 7. not salty.
Example fresh water.
Synonyms sweet (4)
Similar Words pure

Definition 8. cool, refreshing, and free from impurities.
Example fresh air.
Synonyms clean (2) , pure (2,3)
Similar Words sweet , clear

Definition 9. (informal) rudely presumptuous.
Synonyms sassy , saucy (1) , forward (4) , presumptuous , impudent , cheeky
Crossref. Syn. insolent
Similar Words smart-alecky {smart aleck} , nervy , insolent , bold , brazen , brash

Related Words audacious , young , saucy , late , youthful , clean , rude , daring , wise , wholesome , pristine , crisp , perishable , discourteous , flippant , hot

Derived Forms freshly, adv. ; freshness, n.

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