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- pronunciation:
- lawnch
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
launches, launching, launched |
| definition 1: |
When you launch something, you make it move into the air with a lot of force.
They launched the rocket in the early morning.- synonyms:
- propel
- similar words:
- drive, issue, push, shove, thrust
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| definition 2: |
When you launch a boat, you put it in the water.
Logan's dad launched his new boat in the lake for the first time last weekend. |
| definition 3: |
When you launch something, you start it, especially something that has taken a lot of work to prepare.
Rebecca's mother is excited to launch her new project that she hopes will raise money for animal shelters.- synonyms:
- begin, start
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| definition 4: |
When something launches, it starts moving quickly upward or forward.
The rocket launched into space.- synonyms:
- start
- similar words:
- begin, depart, sail
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| related words: |
cast, generate, open, propel, send, start, throw |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A launch is the act of sending something into the air with great force, or the act of starting something big or important.
The launch of the rocket is planned for tomorrow.The launch of the new TV series takes place next week. |
| related words: |
generation |
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