nounπShareA fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics."My grandmother's garden has a fig tree that produces delicious figs every summer. "fruitplantfoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds."My grandmother brought a basket of figs to the family picnic. "fruitfoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small piece of tobacco."My grandfather rolled a small fig of tobacco and took a long drag before his morning coffee. "substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe value of a fig, practically nothing; a fico; a whit."My sister said my idea for the school fundraiser was a fig, practically worthless. "valuenothingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA raisin (dried grape)"My grandmother's recipe for fruitcake uses figs, which are like dried grapes. "foodfruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo insult with a fico, or contemptuous motion."The student fΓgged the teacher, making a scornful gesture. "attitudecommunicationcultureactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put into the head of, as something useless or contemptible."My boss figures that extra training is useless, so he won't pay for it. "attitudemindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(soap-making) To develop, or cause (a soap) to develop, white streaks or granulations."The soap maker figed the batch of homemade soap, causing it to develop noticeable white streaks. "chemistrysubstancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move suddenly or quickly; rove about."The children figged around the playground, chasing each other and laughing. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person's figure; dress or appearance."My sister's fig is always very stylish. "appearancefigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress; to get oneself up a certain way."Before the school dance, Sarah figured herself in a sparkly dress and high heels. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drawing or diagram conveying information."The teacher drew a simple fig of the water cycle on the board to help explain it. "figuresigninfotechnicalcommunicationwritingmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body."a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble"artfigurebodyappearancehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person or thing representing a certain consciousness."My younger sister, despite her quiet nature, is a fig of strong determination. "personcharacterfigurebeingtypethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person."He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain."appearancecharacterpersonfigureattitudeachievementqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDistinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show."The wedding had a fig of grandeur, with elaborate decorations and a large guest list. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body."The tailor carefully measured the fig of the bride-to-be to ensure the wedding dress fit perfectly. "bodyappearancefigurehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA numeral."My daughter's math homework asked for the fig of 12 divided by 3. "numberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA number, an amount."The fig of students in the class is thirty-five. "numberamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shape."The architect drew a fig of the new building's roofline. "figuremathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA visible pattern as in wood or cloth."The muslin was of a pretty figure."appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny complex dance moveW."The choreographer taught the students a new fig, a complex combination of steps and turns. "danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA figure of speech.""Using a 'fig' of speech, my brother described the presentation as 'a rocket ship to failure.'" "languagegrammarliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term."The teacher explained the fig of the argument about student participation, highlighting how the middle term (student effort) connected the premises to the conclusion. "logicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses."My friend consulted the fig in the astrology book before making a decision about her job interview. "astrologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression."The short fig of notes played on the piano created a feeling of peace. "musicsoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment."The pianist's intricate fig in the prelude highlighted the piece's emotional depth. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo insert a ginger root into the anus, vagina or urethra of: to perform figging upon.sexbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading