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- pronunciation:
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poz
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- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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| inflections: |
composes, composing, composed |
| definition 1: |
When one thing is composed of other things, it means that it is formed or made up of those things. Mud, for example, is composed of dirt and water.
The United States is composed of fifty states.A car is composed of many parts.The paste for the art project is composed of water and flour.- similar words:
- make up
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| definition 2: |
When you compose something, you create it using words or music. Composing something takes serious thinking and imagination.
Tina's grandfather plays the piano very well, and he even composed some piano music.Owen's mother spent a long time composing a letter to the school principal.- synonyms:
- create, write
- similar words:
- arrange, fashion, improvise, make, produce
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| related words: |
assemble, settle, steady |
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