An oubliettea hidden prison cell entered and exited only from above is a type of dungeona dark underground room used for confining prisoners designed so a prisoner can only get in or out through a trapdoora door in a floor or ceiling that opens downward or upward above. The word is rare today and usually appears in historical writing, fantasy, or discussions of old prisons.
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Lye is a very strong alkalinehaving properties opposite to acid; containing lots of basesolutiona liquid mixture in which a substance has been dissolved made from sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. It is used in making soap, cleaning, and some other industrialrelated to factories, large-scale production, or business operations processes.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /laɪ/
Easy pronunciation: LYE (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the word is stressed on that syllable.
Chemical/soap-making noun meaning a strong alkaline solution; not the word for falsehood.
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Lye Meaning
a very strong alkaline liquid used in soap making and cleaning
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
Example: She wore gloves while handling the lye for the soap recipe.
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Common Mistakes
Do not confuse lye with the similar-sounding word "lie," which means to tell an untruth or to recline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lye mean?
Lye means a very strong alkaline solution made from sodium or potassium hydroxide, often used in soap making and cleaning.
What is a simple definition of lye?
Lye is a powerful chemical liquid used in making soap and for heavy-duty cleaning.
What part of speech is lye?
Lye is a noun.
Is lye the same as lie?
No. Lye is a chemical solution, while lie has completely different meanings.
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Logic refers to reasoningThe process of thinking through facts to reach a conclusion. that follows clear principles. It can mean a system for reasoning, the study of valid inferenceA conclusion reached from evidence or clues., the underlyingExisting beneath the surface; forming the hidden basis. reasoning in a situation, or the sense that something makes reasonable sense.
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Use this for the noun meaning a system of reasoning.
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Logic Meaning
a set of rules or principles used to reason clearly
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a system of reasoning
Example: The argument doesn’t follow normal logic.
Synonyms for this meaning:
logical system — A direct substitute for this sense.
system of logic — A direct substitute for this sense.
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Other Meanings of Logic
Meaning 2
sound thinking that makes sense
Part of speech: noun
Definition: reasoned and reasonable judgment
Example: There was a certain logic to her decision.
Meaning 3
the study of correct reasoning
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
Example: She studied logic at university.
Meaning 4
the way something makes sense in a particular context
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation
Example: By the logic of the rule, he should be allowed in.
Meaning 5
the internal workings that handle logical operations in a computer
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine's representation of logical operations
Example: The software uses special logic to process the input.
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Logic Synonyms
Similar Meaning
logical system
system of logic
reasoned and reasonable judgment
logic
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
logic
the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation
logic
the system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine's representation of logical operations
logic
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Common Mistakes
Using logic as if it always means 'facts' or 'truth' rather than a way of reasoning.
Mixing up logic the subject in philosophy with logic meaning a sensible explanation or pattern.
Treating logic in a situation as the same thing as formal logic, the study of reasoning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does logic mean in simple terms?
Logic is a way of thinking or reasoning that follows clear rules and makes sense.
What is logic used for?
It is used to judge whether an argument, decision, or explanation is reasonable and well structured.
Is logic the same as reason?
They are close, but not exactly the same. Logic usually refers to the rules or structure of reasoning, while reason is the broader ability to think and judge.
What are good synonyms for logic?
For the main sense, good synonyms are logical system and system of logic. Other senses are more context-specific and do not have many direct substitutes.
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Reč „Latin“ u engleskomu jeziku koji se govori u Engleskoj i mnogim drugim zemljama najčešće odgovara srpskom značenju „latinski“ ili „Latin“, u zavisnosti od kontekstaokolnosti ili tekst u kojima se neka reč tumači. Može da označava jezik starog Rima, nešto što je vezano za latinski jezik i latinsku kulturu, ili osobu iz antičkog Latija. Važno je ne mešati ovu reč sa „latinicapismo sa slovima koje se koristi u srpskom i drugim jezicima“, koja se na engleski prevodi kao „Latin alphabet“ ili „Latin script“.
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Izgovor
Zvučni izgovor generisan pomoću veštačke inteligencije (OpenAI).
Engleska reč: Latin
Varijanta izgovora: standardni američki engleski
IPA: /ˈlætən/
Pojednostavljen zapis izgovora: LAT-in (približan zapis prema engleskom pravopisu).
Naglasak: Naglasak je na prvom slogu: LAT-in.
Ovo je pridev u značenju „latinski; vezan za romanske jezike”.
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Značenje reči latina na srpskom
Latin je ime za latinski jezik ili za osobu koja je vezana za Latine, odnosno za antički narod iz oblasti Lacija. U savremenoj upotrebi najčešće se odnosi na latinski jezik ili na nešto što je povezano s latinskim pismom i kulturom.
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Prevod na engleski
latina — Latin
Najprirodniji prevod za ovu reč u ovom obliku je „Latin“, ali zavisi od konteksta: može značiti i „latinski“ ili „Latinka“ u određenim nazivima i istorijskim kontekstima. Ako je mislila na srpsku reč „latinica“, to je druga reč i znači „Latin alphabet“ odnosno „Latin script“.
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Značenje engleske reči Latin
latinski; vezan za romanske jezike
Vrsta reči: pridev
Definicija: odnosi se na jezike koji potiču iz latinskog jezika
Primer: French and Spanish are Latin languages. — Francuski i španski su latinski, odnosno romanskim jezicima srodni jezici.
Sinonimi za ovo značenje:
romance — romanski; odnosi se na jezike nastale iz latinskog
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Druga značenja engleske reči Latin
Značenje 2
Latin; stanovnik antičkog Latija
Vrsta reči: imenica
Definicija: osoba koja potiče iz antičkog Latija; Latin, stari stanovnik Latijuma
Primer: According to the story, the Latin came from ancient Latium. — Prema priči, Latin je poticao iz antičkog Latijuma.
Značenje 3
latinski jezik; jezik antičkog Rima
Vrsta reči: imenica
Definicija: bilo koji dijalekat jezika starog Rima; latinski jezik u istorijskom smislu
Primer: She studied Latin in school. — U školi je učila latinski.
Značenje 4
Roman; pripadnik romanskih naroda
Vrsta reči: imenica
Definicija: osoba koja pripada narodima čiji su jezici izvedeni iz latinskog
Primer: In this historical sense, Latin refers to a person from a Romance-speaking people. — U ovom istorijskom smislu, Latin označava osobu iz naroda koji govori romanskim jezikom.
Značenje 5
latinski; vezan za Latine ili latinski jezik
Vrsta reči: pridev
Definicija: odnosi se na antičke Latine ili na latinski jezik
Primer: Latin literature was studied by the class. — U odeljenju se proučavala latinska književnost.
Značenje 6
romanski; vezan za govornike romanskih jezika
Vrsta reči: pridev
Definicija: odnosi se na ljude ili zemlje koje govore romanske jezike
Primer: The region has a strong Latin cultural influence. — Region ima snažan romanski kulturni uticaj.
Značenje 7
latijski; vezan za Latijum
Vrsta reči: pridev
Definicija: odnosi se na antičku oblast Latijum
Primer: Latin settlements were established in the region. — U tom području su bila osnovana latinska naselja.
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Sinonimi engleske reči Latin
Slično značenje
romance — romanski; vezan za romanske jezike
odnosi se na antičke Latine ili na latinski jezik
Latin — latinski; vezan za latinski jezik
odnosi se na ljude ili zemlje koje govore romanske jezike
Latin — romanski; vezan za romanske narode
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Česte greške
Ne mešati „Latin“ sa „latinica“; to nije ista reč i obično se prevodi kao „Latin alphabet“ ili „Latin script“.
Ne koristiti „Latin“ automatski za svako značenje reči „latinski“; ponekad kontekst traži „romanski“, „latinski jezik“ ili istorijsko ime stanovnika Latija.
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Često postavljana pitanja
Šta znači reč „Latin“?
Najčešće znači „latinski“ ili „romanski“, a u istorijskom kontekstu može označavati i osobu iz antičkog Latija.
Koji je najprirodniji prevod za „Latin“?
Zavisi od konteksta. Najčešće je to „latinski“, a u nekim slučajevima „romanski“ ili „Latin“ kao istorijsko ime naroda.
Da li je „Latin“ isto što i „latinica“?
Ne. „Latin“ se obično odnosi na latinski jezik, romanske jezike ili istorijski narod, dok je „latinica“ „Latin alphabet“ ili „Latin script“.
Koji su najkorisniji sinonimi za „Latin“?
Za osnovno značenje najupotrebljiviji je „romance“ u smislu „romanski“, ali samo kada se govori o jezicima izvedenim iz latinskog.
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Particular is a versatileable to be used in many different ways or for many purposes word with several distinctclearly different from others; easy to tell apart meanings. It can describe someone who is hard to please, something that is especially important or specific, or a small separate part of something. The nouna word that names a person, place, thing, or idea form can also refer to a specific item or fact.
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Adjective meaning hard to please and careful about details.
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Particular Meaning
hard to please and careful about details
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: exacting especially about details
Example: She’s very particular about how her coffee is made.
Synonyms for this meaning:
finicky — A strong match for someone overly careful or hard to satisfy about details.
fussy — A natural everyday synonym when someone is difficult to satisfy about details.
picky — Common informal substitute for someone selective or hard to please.
finical — A real synonym, but less common in modern everyday English.
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Other Meanings of Particular
Meaning 2
a single small part or item
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
Example: He noted every particular of the agreement.
Synonyms for this meaning:
detail — Works well when particular means a small separate point or item.
item — Can fit when referring to one separate thing from a larger whole.
Meaning 3
especially important or special
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: first and most important
Example: This project has particular importance for the team.
Synonyms for this meaning:
special — A good substitute when particular means especially important or singled out.
Meaning 4
a statement about some members of a group, not all
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
Example: In logic, a particular is a statement about some members of a class.
Synonyms for this meaning:
particular proposition — This is the technical term for this logic sense.
Meaning 5
unusually good, important, or notable
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Example: It was a matter of particular importance to the whole staff.
Synonyms for this meaning:
especial — Possible in this older or formal sense, but uncommon in modern usage.
exceptional — Works when the meaning is unusually good or unusual.
special — Often fits when something stands out from the ordinary.
Meaning 6
belonging to one specific person or thing
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Example: The job has particular demands.
Synonyms for this meaning:
peculiar — Can fit the sense of belonging especially to one thing, though it may sound odd or imply strangeness in some contexts.
special — Works when something applies especially to one person or thing.
Meaning 7
a specific fact or point
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
Example: He moved from the particular to the general.
Synonyms for this meaning:
specific — A good synonym for a concrete fact or point rather than a general one.
Meaning 8
giving exact details
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: providing specific details or circumstances
Example: The report gives a particular description of the room.
Meaning 9
one specific person or thing, not others
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
Example: She had one particular artist in mind.
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Particular Synonyms
Similar Meaning
finicky
fussy
picky
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
detail
item
first and most important
special
a proposition in logic about some but not all members of a class
particular proposition
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
especial
exceptional
special
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
peculiar
special
a fact about some part rather than a general statement
specific
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Common Mistakes
Do not use particular as a direct synonym of general in every context; it can also mean specific, special, or hard to please depending on the sense.
The adjective particular can mean ‘specific’ or ‘especially important,’ which is different from the noun particular meaning a separate fact or item.
Picky, fussy, and finicky fit the ‘hard to please’ sense, but they do not fit the ‘specific’ or ‘important’ senses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common meaning of particular?
The most common everyday meaning is ‘hard to please and careful about details,’ as in someone who is particular about cleanliness or food.
What are the best synonyms for particular?
It depends on the sense. For the ‘hard to please’ meaning, good synonyms are picky, fussy, and finicky. For the ‘specific’ meaning, special or specific may work better.
Is particular the same as specific?
Sometimes. In some contexts, particular means ‘specific’ or ‘one certain thing,’ but it can also mean ‘hard to please’ or ‘especially important.’
Is particular formal or informal?
It is a normal everyday word. Some senses, like the logic use, are technical or formal.
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A wraith is a ghostlylike a ghost; strange, pale, and not fully real or hauntingcontinuing in the mind in a disturbing or unforgettable way mental image of something, especially something disturbing or hard to shake off. In everyday use, it often suggests a faint, eerieuncannily strange and slightly frightening presence rather than a real person or object.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /reɪθ/
Easy pronunciation: RAYTH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress falls on the only syllable.
Used here in the figurative sense of a ghostly or disturbing mental image or memory.
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Wraith Meaning
a ghostly or disturbing image or memory in the mind
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a mental representation of some haunting experience
Example: The old house left her with a wraith of fear that lingered for days.
Synonyms for this meaning:
ghost — Works in a figurative sense, though it usually refers to an actual spirit.
shade — Can fit poetic or figurative usage, but is less direct in modern English.
specter — Works well for a frightening or haunting mental presence.
spectre — British spelling of specter; suitable in the same figurative sense.
spook — Can suggest something frightening or ghostlike, but is more informal and less exact.
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Wraith Synonyms
Similar Meaning
specter
spectre
shade
ghost
spook
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Common Mistakes
Using wraith to mean a living person who looks very thin or weak in ordinary speech.
Treating wraith as the same as ghost in every context; wraith is usually more figurative and eerie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does wraith mean?
Wraith means a ghostly or haunting mental image, often one that feels eerie or disturbing.
Is wraith the same as ghost?
Not exactly. Ghost is the broader everyday word, while wraith is usually more literary or figurative and suggests something faint and haunting.
What are the synonyms of wraith?
Strong near-synonyms include specter, spectre, shade, ghost, and sometimes spook, depending on the context.
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Hypothermia is a medicalrelated to health care, doctors, or treatment of illness condition in which the body temperaturehow hot or cold something or someone is drops below the normal range. It can become dangerous quickly, especially in cold weather or after exposurecontact with a harmful outside condition or element to cold water.
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Correspondence is a noun with several related meanings. It can mean a matching or agreement between things, a proportionalhaving a size or amount that changes in a regular ratio relation, or communicationsharing information or sending messages between people by letters and messages. In everyday English, it is most often used for letter writing or officialconnected with authority, government, or an organization communication.
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Stress: Primary stress on the third syllable: SPON.
Use this pronunciation for the noun meaning communication by the exchange of letters or messages.
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Correspondence Meaning
letters, emails, or messages sent between people or organizations
Part of speech: noun
Definition: communication by the exchange of letters or messages
Example: We kept up a long correspondence while she was studying abroad.
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Other Meanings of Correspondence
Meaning 2
the state of matching or agreeing with each other
Part of speech: noun
Definition: compatibility of observations
Example: The lab found a close correspondence between the two sets of results.
Synonyms for this meaning:
agreement — Works when the sense is about observations matching.
Meaning 3
a clear likeness or matching relationship
Part of speech: noun
Definition: similarity by virtue of corresponding
Example: There is a strong correspondence between the two stories.
Synonyms for this meaning:
parallelism — Can fit when two things run closely alongside each other in form or structure.
Meaning 4
a proportional relationship between two things
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the relation of corresponding in degree or size or amount
Example: The chart shows a correspondence between income and spending.
Synonyms for this meaning:
commensurateness — Matches the idea of being equal in proportion or amount.
proportionateness — Fits when one thing is in proper proportion to another.
Meaning 5
balanced matching on both sides of a line or plane
Part of speech: noun
Definition: (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Example: The figure has correspondence across the center line.
Synonyms for this meaning:
balance — Used in a geometric sense, though less exact than the technical term.
symmetricalness — Directly matches the idea of symmetry.
symmetry — The standard term for exact matching on opposite sides.
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Correspondence Synonyms
Similar Meaning
symmetry
agreement
matching or agreement between things
agreement
similarity or parallel relationship
parallelism
proportional relation
commensurateness
proportionateness
mathematical symmetry
balance
symmetricalness
symmetry
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Common Mistakes
Do not confuse correspondence meaning 'letters or messages' with correspondence meaning 'agreement' or 'similarity.'
In math, correspondence here refers to symmetry or matching form, not everyday communication.
Not every word related to matching is a true synonym in every sense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does correspondence mean in English?
It can mean communication by letters or messages, or it can mean a match, agreement, or proportional relationship between things.
What is the most common meaning of correspondence?
The most common everyday meaning is communication by letters, emails, or messages.
What are good synonyms for correspondence?
For the letter-writing sense, there are few direct synonyms. For other senses, good synonyms include symmetry, agreement, and parallelism, depending on the meaning.
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Haft is a noun for the handlethe part you hold when using a tool, weapon, or object of a tool or weapon, especially one that is attached to the head or blade. It is a fairly formalused in serious or official language, not casual conversation or technicalused in a special subject or profession, not general speech word, and in everyday English people usually say handle instead.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /hæft/
Easy pronunciation: HAFT (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the only syllable.
Used as a noun meaning the handle of a weapon or tool.
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Haft Meaning
the part you hold when using a tool or weapon
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the handle of a weapon or tool
Example: The axe had a smooth wooden haft.
Synonyms for this meaning:
helve — A direct synonym for a tool or weapon handle, especially the handle of an axe or similar implement.
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Haft Synonyms
Similar Meaning
helve
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Common Mistakes
Do not confuse haft with hand or hilt; a haft is the handle of a tool or weapon, while a hilt is specifically the handle of a sword or knife.
In ordinary speech, handle is the more common word, but it is not a precise one-word synonym in every context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does haft mean?
Haft means the handle of a tool or weapon.
What is a synonym for haft?
A close synonym is helve, especially for an axe or similar tool.
Is haft the same as handle?
It refers to a handle, but it is more specific and often used for tools or weapons rather than everyday objects.
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Stucco is a building materialSubstance or matter from which something is made. used to coat walls and other surfacesOuter sides or faces of things that can be touched or seen., especially on the outside of buildings. It can also be used as a verb meaning to cover or decorateMake something more attractive with added details or ornament. something with stucco.
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Primary sense: the noun meaning a hard plaster used to cover walls, especially outside walls.
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Stucco Meaning
a hard plaster used to cover walls, especially outside walls
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a plaster made mostly from Portland cement, sand, and lime, applied while soft to cover exterior walls or other surfaces
Example: The house was finished with white stucco.
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Other Meanings of Stucco
Meaning 2
to cover something with stucco
Part of speech: verb
Definition: coat with stucco
Example: They stuccoed the ceiling to give it a smoother finish.
Meaning 3
to add stucco decoration to something
Part of speech: verb
Definition: decorate with stucco work
Example: The old hall had stuccoed ceilings and ornate moldings.
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Common Mistakes
People sometimes confuse stucco with plaster in general, but stucco is a specific type of exterior plaster used mainly on walls.
As a verb, stucco means to apply or decorate with stucco; it does not mean simply to paint or cover any surface.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does stucco mean?
Stucco is a type of plaster used to cover walls, especially exterior walls. It can also mean to apply that material or decorate with it.
Is stucco a noun or a verb?
Both. As a noun, it names the material. As a verb, it means to coat or decorate something with stucco.
What is a simple synonym for stucco?
There is no exact everyday synonym for the noun sense. For the material, people may loosely say plaster, but stucco is a more specific kind of plaster.
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