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text
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- pronunciation:
- tekst
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When we talk about text, we mean the words that appear in anything that is written or typed.
The dictionary that we use has both text and pictures.My grandmother says she sometimes can't read books because the text is printed too small.- synonyms:
- writing
- similar words:
- content, substance, words
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| definition 2: |
A text is a written message sent by a cell phone. It is also called a text message.
My sister is always getting texts from her friends. |
| definition 3: |
A book of information that people use in school is sometimes called a "textbook" or a "text."
The answers to the math problems are in the back of the text.- synonyms:
- textbook
- similar words:
- grammar, reader
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| related words: |
lyric, manuscript |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
texts, texting, texted |
| definition 1: |
When you text someone, you send them a written message by means of a cell phone.
My aunt texted my mom twice during dinner. |
| definition 2: |
When you text some information to someone, you send the written information using a cell phone.
Nolan's friend texted him the address of where everybody was meeting later. |
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