English
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: English is a noun meaning (by extension, figurative) An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.
Meaning
(by extension, figurative) An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.
More Meanings
- (transitive; archaic or rare) Alternative form of English.
- (uncountable, Canada, US) Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in pool, billiards or bowling; spin, sidespin.
Example Sentences
Some drop science, while I'm dropping english.
You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english.
There was a magical way of putting English on the dice to result in a six.
Eduard Sievers and his followers have, in recent years, raised the study of speech rhythm to the rank of a special science, which they call Schallanalyse, a name best englished as rhythmics.
Word Forms
- englishes
- englishing
- englished
Synonyms for english
Depending on context, synonyms include side, spin, sidespin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include side, englishman, anglophone, brit, francophone, french.
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