English to English Dictionary

/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.

/ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/ [organic object]

[noun] A physical entity that is or was once part of a living organism, characterized by carbon-based chemical structures.

/ˌɔːri.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ [orientation]

[noun] The determination of the relative position of something or someone, especially in relation to the points of a compass or other specific reference points.

/ɔːrˈneɪt/ [ornate]

[adjective] Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns; elaborately or excessively ornamented.

/ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/ [oscillate]

[verb] To move or swing back and forth at a regular speed; to waver between extremes of opinion, action, or quality.

/ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ [ostentatious]

[adjective] Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

/ˈʌð.ɚ ˈɔːr.iˌen.tɪd/ [other-oriented]

[adjective] Directed toward or focused on the needs, interests, feelings, and perspectives of other people rather than oneself.

/ˌaʊt əv ˈsaɪt/ [out of sight]

[adverb] No longer visible; hidden from view.

/ˈaʊt.kraɪ/ [outcry]

[noun] A strong, public expression of protest, indignation, or disapproval.

/ˈaʊt.fɪt/ [outfit]

[noun] A set of clothes worn together, usually for a specific occasion or purpose.

/ˈaʊt.lɛts/ [outlets]

[noun] A receptacle in a wall connected to a power supply for plugging in electrical devices.

/ˈaʊt.pʊt/ [output]

[noun] The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

/ˈaʊt.skɜːrts/ [outskirts]

[noun] The outer parts of a town, city, or district, typically located furthest from the center.

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈnaɪt steɪ/ [overnight stay]

[noun] A period of lodging or accommodation in a place that lasts for the duration of one night.