English to English Dictionary

/oʊks/ [oaks]

[noun] Plural form of oak; large trees or shrubs of the genus Quercus, noted for their hard wood and lobed leaves.

/əbˈdʒɛk.tər/ [objector]

[noun] A person who raises an objection or expresses formal opposition to something.

/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs.nəs/ [obsequiousness]

[noun] The quality of being excessively obedient, attentive, or servile to an annoying degree.

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənəl ˈɛrər/ [observational error]

[noun] The difference between a measured value of a quantity and its true value, caused by factors related to the observer or the measuring instrument.

/ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.ɪk/ [oceanic]

[adjective] Relating to or occurring in the ocean; or, figuratively, vast and immense in scale.

/ˈɒd.ɪ.tiz/ [oddities]

[noun] Strange or peculiar items, features, or behaviors that deviate from what is considered normal or expected.

/ˌɒn ˈkɔːl/ [on call]

[idiom] Available to be summoned for work or duty, especially during hours outside of a regular schedule.

/ɒn rɪˈkwest/ [on request]

[idiom] Available or provided only if specifically asked for by someone.

/wʌn ˈbɪl.jən/ [one billion]

[noun] The cardinal number equal to 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million, or 10^9).

/wʌn ˈaʊər ænd ˈfɔːrti sɪks ˈmɪnɪts/ [one hour and forty six minutes]

[noun] A specific duration of time equivalent to 106 minutes or 6,360 seconds.

/wʌn əv ðə səˈluːʃənz tuː ɛks ˈskwɛər tuː ɛks ˈfɪftɪn ˈzɪroʊ ɪz ɛks ˈθriː wɒt ɪz ðə ˈʌðər səˈluːʃən/ [one of the solutions to x² 2x 15 0 is x 3 what is the other solution]

[noun] An algebraic math problem asking for the remaining root of a quadratic equation given one known solution.

/ˈoʊ.pən/ [open]

[adjective] Not closed, locked, or fastened; allowing access, passage, or view.

/ˈoʊ.pə.nər/ [opener]

[noun] A device or tool used for opening containers, such as cans, bottles, or letters.

/əˈpɪnjən piːs/ [opinion piece]

[noun] An article in a publication such as a newspaper or magazine that expresses the personal views, beliefs, or commentary of the writer rather than purely objective news reporting.

/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/ [opposite]

[adjective] Situated on the other or further side when compared to something else; facing something, especially talking about positions.

/ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl ɪˈluː.ʒən/ [optical illusion]

[noun] An experience of sight that is deceptive or misleading, causing the viewer to perceive something that differs from objective reality.

/ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/ [oracle]

[noun] A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.

/ˈɔːr.əl ˈkæv.ə.ti/ [oral cavity]

[noun] The first part of the alimentary canal that receives food and saliva, bounded by the lips, cheeks, palate, and floor of the mouth; the mouth.