|
|
Reverse Search
Reverse Search allows you to search within the full text of dictionary entries for words, word parts, and phrases.
Search for entries that contain:
Exact matches of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or the word "orange."
Any form of any of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" or "apples" or "orange" or "oranges."
Exact matches of all of the individual words entered in the search box.
Example: Searching for "apple orange" identifies all entries that contain the word "apple" and the word "orange."
The exact sequence of words and/or characters entered in the search box (for example, a fragment of a word, a single word, multiple words, or even a phrase containing punctuation)
Example: Searching for "a variety of apple" identifies all entries that contain that phrase. Searching for "app" identifies all entries that contain the letters "app," such as occurrences of "apple," "application," and "apply."
Search within these fields:
Optional:
Limit by part of speech:
| maybe |
perhaps; possibly. |
| perhaps |
maybe; possibly. |
| possibly |
If you will possibly miss the bus, there is a chance that you will miss the bus. If you are possibly the smartest kid in the class, then you might be the smartest. There is a chance that you are the smartest. [2 definitions] |
| potential |
If something is a potential problem, then it is possible that it will become a problem. If something is a potential danger, then it is a thing that could possibly cause harm. If someone is a potential friend, then they are the type of person that you could possibly become friends with. [1/3 definitions] |
| potentially |
possibly. |
| protein |
a substance that is made up of nitrogen, carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and possibly other elements. Proteins are found in all living things and are a necessary part of life processes. |
| warning |
a signal or notice of a possibly dangerous situation. [1/3 definitions] |
|
|