nounπShareA period of something, usually painful or unpleasant."a bout of drought."conditionperiodtimeeventsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA boxing match."The school's annual sports day featured a boxing bout. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn assault (a fencing encounter) at which the score is kept."The fencing team's coach announced that the next bout would be a match between the captain and the new recruit. "sportactionmilitarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roller derby match."The school team is excited for the upcoming roller derby bout. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fighting competition."The school's annual sports day featured a boxing bout. "sportentertainmentgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bulge or widening in a musical instrument, such as either of the two characteristic bulges of a guitar."The guitar's two bouts were beautifully carved. "musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe going and returning of a plough, or other implement used to mark the ground and create a headland, across a field."The farmer carefully planned each bout across the field to ensure straight rows for planting. "agricultureworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contest a bout."The two boxers are scheduled to bout next Saturday. "sportactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareIn a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of."The snake was coiled about his ankle."positionareaspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareOver or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout."He was well known about town."directionspaceareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareIndicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something."I'm bout to leave for school. "futuretimeplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareConcerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect."He talked a lot about his childhood."languagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareConcerned with; engaged in; intent on."My sister is all bout getting good grades in school. "attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareWithin or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place."The bakery is bout the library, making it a convenient stop after getting books. "areaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareOn one's person; nearby the person."I had no weapon about me but a stick."positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareIn or near, as in mental faculties or in the possession of; under the control of; at one's command; in one's makeup."He has his wits about him."mindabilityattitudecharacterphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
