English to English Dictionary

/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.

/ˈɒr.ɪ.fɪs/ [orifice]

[noun] An opening, such as a pipe or hole, or a natural opening in a body, such as a mouth or nostril.

/ɔːrˈneɪt/ [ornate]

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

/ˈɔːrfɪk/ [orphic]

[adjective] Mystical, obscure, and enchanting; resembling the music or style of the legendary Greek poet Orpheus.

/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.

/ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/ [ostracism]

[noun] Exclusion from a society or group; the act of shunning or banishing someone.

/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.

/aʊst/ [oust]

[verb] To drive out or expel someone from a position, place, or job, especially by force or legal authority.

/ˌaʊt əv ˈsaɪt/ [out of sight]

[adverb] No longer visible; hidden from view.

/ˌaʊt.əv.hoʊm ˈkɛər/ [out-of-home care]

[noun] A formal arrangement in which a child or vulnerable person is placed in a living environment outside of their primary family home, typically supervised by state agencies, foster parents, or residential facilities.

/ˈaʊt.kæst/ [outcast]

[noun] A person who has been rejected, expelled, or ostracized by their society, community, or family.

/ˌaʊtˈklɑːst/ [out-klast]

[verb] To surpass someone or something in quality, skill, or status to such a degree that they appear inferior.

/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.

/ˌaʊtˈmætʃt/ [outmatched]

[adjective] Surpassed in excellence, strength, skill, or resources by an opponent or competitor.