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Define free. free synonyms, free pronunciation, free translation, English dictionary definition of free. adj. fre·er , fre·est 1. a. Not imprisoned or confined: walked out of prison a free man; set the birds free. b. Not controlled by obligation or the will of...
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n. 1. (functioning as singular or plural) the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end: a means of communication. 2. (functioning as plural) resources or income. 3. (functioning as plural) considerable wealth or income: a man of means.
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de·fine. (dĭ-fīn′) v. de·fined, de·fin·ing, de·fines. v.tr. 1. a. To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example). b. To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain: define the properties of a new drug; a study that defines people according to their median incomes.
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1. the sense or significance of a word, sentence, symbol, etc; import; semantic or lexical content. 2. the purpose underlying or intended by speech, action, etc. 3. the inner, symbolic, or true interpretation, value, or message: the meaning of a dream. 4. valid content; efficacy: a law with little or no meaning. 5.
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1. a quarrel; altercation. 2. a discussion in which reasons are put forward in support of and against a proposition, proposal, or case; debate: the argument on birth control will never be concluded. 3. (sometimes plural) a point or series of reasons presented to support or oppose a proposition.
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1. a. To expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute: a secret mission that was compromised and had to be abandoned. b. To reduce in quality, value, or degree; weaken or lower: Don't compromise your standards. 2. To impair, as by disease or injury: an immune system that was compromised by a virus. 3.
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A reference work containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word, usually including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology.
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to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.), esp. on paper, with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means: Write your name on each page. 2. to express or communicate in writing: He wrote that he would be visiting soon.
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