Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adverb
/ˈtaɪtli/

in a way that is firm and difficult to move or open

"She held the baby tightly in her arms."

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tightwad

noun
/ˈtaɪtwɒd/

a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser

"Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts."

noun
/ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

an adult female tiger

"The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle."

noun
/tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

"Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide."

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tile

noun
/taɪl/

a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

"The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles."

till

preposition
/tɪl/

up to the time of; until

"She waited till midnight for his call."

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noun
ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

The preparation of land for growing crops.

"Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion."

noun
/ˈtɪlər/

A lever used to steer a boat or a person who tills the soil.

"The sailor gripped the tiller firmly to keep the boat on course."

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tilth

noun
/tɪlθ/

The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.

"The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds."

noun
/ˈtɪmbər/

wood prepared for use in building and carpentry

"The house was built entirely from local timber."

noun
/ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.

"Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience."

time

noun
/taɪm/

a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues

"I don’t have enough time to finish the project."

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noun
/taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

A time management technique where specific time slots are allocated for specific tasks or activities.

"Time-blocking helps in managing tasks efficiently."

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noun
/taɪm ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

The ability to plan and control time effectively to accomplish tasks efficiently.

"Effective time management improves productivity."

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timed

verb
/taɪmd/

to measure or record the duration or speed of something

"He timed the race with a stopwatch."

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timeless

adjective
ˈtaɪmləs

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

"The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations."

adjective
/ˈtaɪmli/

Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.

"Her timely advice helped me avoid a big mistake."

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timer

noun
ˈtaɪmər

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.

"He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task."

noun
/ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times

"Please check the train timetable for departure times."

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timeworn

adjective
/ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

"The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia."

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Timid

adjective
/ˈtɪmɪd/

lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened

"The timid child hid behind his mother when strangers approached."

noun
/tɪˈmɪdəti/

lack of courage or self-confidence

"His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting."

noun
/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done

"Good timing is essential in business negotiations."

adjective
/ˈtɪmərəs/

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

"The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question."

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tin

noun
/tɪn/

a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)

"She bought a tin of biscuits from the store."

noun
/ˈtɪŋktʃər/

a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol

"There was a tincture of sadness in her smile."

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tinge

noun, verb
/tɪndʒ/

a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality

"Her voice was tinged with sadness."

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tinker

verb
/ˈtɪŋkər/

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

"He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage."

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tint

noun
/tɪnt/

a slight shade or variation of a color

"The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint."

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Tiny

adjective
/ˈtaɪni/

very small

"She held a tiny kitten in her hands."

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tip

noun
/tɪp/

a small but useful piece of advice

"I received a tip on how to improve my presentation."

verb
/ˈtɪpəl/

to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts

"He likes to tipple at the local pub after work."

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tipsy

adjective
/ˈtɪpsi/

slightly drunk

"She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine."

adjective
/ˈtɪp.tɒp/

of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition

"The car is in tiptop condition."

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tirade

noun
/taɪˈreɪd/

a long, angry, or critical speech

"The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance."

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tire

noun
/taɪər/

a rubber covering around a wheel

"The car’s tire burst on the highway."

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Tired

adjective
/ˈtaɪərd/

in need of rest or sleep

"I feel so tired after the long journey."

adjective
/ˈtaɪərləs/

Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.

"She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time."

adjective
/ˈtaɪərsəm/

Causing one to feel bored, annoyed, or tired.

"The long meeting became very tiresome."

adjective
/ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest

"The long journey was extremely tiring."

noun
/ˈtɪʃ.uː/

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

"She used a tissue to wipe her nose."

adjective
/taɪˈtænɪk/

Of exceptional strength, size, or power.

"The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets."

noun
/ˈtɪt.bɪt/

a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information

"She served delicious titbits at the party."

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tithe

noun
/taɪð/

A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.

"He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church."

verb
/ˈtɪtəleɪt/

To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.

"The comedian's jokes titillated the audience."

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Title

noun
/ˈtaɪtəl/

the name of a book, film, or piece of writing; also a formal designation or rank

"The book's title changed at the last minute."

verb
/ˈtɪtər/

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

"The students began to titter when the projector froze."

adjective
/ˈtɪtjələr/

holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work

"She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator."

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to

preposition
/tuː/

used for expressing motion or direction

"She is going to the market."

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Toady

verb
/ˈtoʊdi/

to flatter or behave excessively subserviently toward someone for advantage

"Stop toadying to the manager and speak your mind."