board
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- pronunciation:
- bord
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a flat, cut piece of wood.
We are going to make shelves out of these boards.
- similar words:
- beam
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| definition 2: |
a group of people who manage or direct something.
The board of education will choose a new school principal.- synonyms:
- committee, council
- similar words:
- cabinet
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| related words: |
lumber |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
boards, boarding, boarded |
| definition: |
to get into or on something that is used for transportation.
It's time to board the airplane.- synonyms:
- enter
- similar words:
- catch, get on, load
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| related words: |
enter, feed, take |
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bored (feeling tired or restless)?
Board and
bored sound alike but have different meanings.