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- pronunciation:
- blaeng
kiht
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A blanket is a large piece of material that you put on a bed. It is often made of wool and keeps you warm at night.
My brother moves around a lot when he sleeps, and his blankets always fall off the bed.
- similar words:
- quilt
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| definition 2: |
A layer of something that covers another thing is sometimes called a "blanket."
We couldn't see the stars through the blanket of clouds in the sky.A blanket of snow covered the hills.- synonyms:
- coat, covering, layer
- similar words:
- carpet, cloak, coating, film, sheet
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| related words: |
coat, cover |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
blankets, blanketing, blanketed |
| definition: |
When something covers another thing in a layer, we sometimes say it blankets it.
I think it's pretty when snow blankets the ground.Green moss blankets the river bank in the spring.- synonyms:
- coat, cover
- similar words:
- conceal, hide
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| related words: |
coat, fog |
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