English to English Dictionary

/ˈliː.θəl ˌkɒm.bɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ [lethal combination]

[noun] A mixture, grouping, or set of circumstances that, when brought together, results in death, severe destruction, or extreme harm.

/ˈliː.brə/ [Libra]

[noun] The seventh sign of the zodiac, represented by the scales, covering the period from approximately September 23 to October 22.

/ˈlaɪ.brən/ [libran]

[noun] A person born under the zodiac sign of Libra (September 23 – October 22).

/ˈlaɪ.brər.i ˈkæt.əl.ɒɡ/ [library catalog]

[noun] A systematic register or database of all the books, periodicals, and other materials held in a library, typically organized by author, title, and subject.

/ˈlɪkɪŋ/ [licking]

[noun] The act of passing the tongue over a surface.

/laɪf ˈpɜːpəs/ [life purpose]

[noun] The central motivating aim or deepest reason for being that gives meaning, direction, and fulfillment to an individual's existence.

/ˈlaɪ.tər/ [lighter]

[noun] A portable device used to create a flame, typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or campfires.

/laɪm ɪt/ [lime it]

[verb] To engage in casual social interaction or hanging out with friends in a relaxed setting.

/ˈlaɪmi/ [limey]

[noun] A derogatory or informal term for a British person, especially a British sailor.

/ˈlaɪ.ən/ [lion]

[noun] A large, powerful, tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found mainly in Africa and parts of India, known as the 'king of beasts'.

/ˈlɪpi/ [lippy]

[adjective] Inimical, disrespectful, or prone to talking back in a cheeky or impudent manner.

/ˈlɪstɪŋ/ [listing]

[noun] A record, catalogue, or entry containing a list of items, names, or properties.

/ˈlɪt.ər.əl sɛns/ [literal sense]

[noun] The primary, exact, or factual meaning of a word or expression, excluding any metaphorical, figurative, or ironic interpretations.

/lɪˈθɒlədʒi/ [lithology]

[noun] The branch of geology that deals with the physical, chemical, and mineralogical characteristics of rocks, particularly in hand specimens or outcrops.

/lɪv wʌnz oʊn laɪf/ [live one's own life]

[idiom] To make one's own decisions and follow one's own path without being controlled or overly influenced by the expectations or demands of others.

/ˈlɒb.lɒl.i/ [loblolly]

[noun] A quagmire, mudhole, or swampy depression.

/ˈloʊ.kəl.i ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ [locally extinct]

[adjective] Describing a species, subspecies, or population that no longer exists in a particular geographic area, although it continues to exist in other parts of its range.

/loʊˈkeɪt/ [locate]

[verb] To discover the exact place or position of something.