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electric

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

Meanings
noun
(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

Examples :

"We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."
utility energy electronics electric essential

Related Words

Illustration attracting

attracting verb

/əˈtræktɪŋ/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration recommended

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration electrified

electrified adjective

/ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪd/ /iˈlɛktrəˌfaɪd/

Powered by electricity.

"The electrified fence kept the cows from wandering out of the field. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration electrifying

electrifying verb

/ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/ /iˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/

To supply electricity to; to charge with electricity.

"to electrify a cable"

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration electrical

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

Illustration toothbrush

toothbrush noun

/ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/

A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.

"I use my toothbrush and toothpaste every morning to clean my teeth. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

Illustration emotionally

emotionally adverb

/iˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənli/

In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.

"The student spoke emotionally about her disappointment in the test results. "

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "