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- pronunciation:
- ten
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- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
tenderer, tenderest |
| definition 1: |
easily chewed or crushed; not tough; soft.
This is a tender piece of meat.- synonyms:
- soft
- antonyms:
- tough
- similar words:
- chewable, crushable, delicate, fragile
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| definition 2: |
showing love or kindness in a gentle way.
The father spoke tender words to his crying baby.- synonyms:
- affectionate, fond
- antonyms:
- harsh, rough
- similar words:
- gentle, kind, loving, mild, sympathetic, warm
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| definition 3: |
easily hurt when touched; sore; sensitive.
The wound is still tender.- synonyms:
- sensitive
- similar words:
- sore, touchy
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| definition 4: |
not strong; delicate.
Carefully water these tender plants.- synonyms:
- delicate, fragile
- antonyms:
- hardy
- similar words:
- dainty
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| related words: |
mellow, sensitive, sentimental, soft, vulnerable |
| derivations: |
tenderly (adv.), tenderness (n.) |
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