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figs

/fɪɡz/

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A fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics.

Examples :

"My grandmother grows figs in her backyard, and we love to eat them fresh off the tree. "

fruit plant food biology agriculture

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The fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds.

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"My grandma always makes a delicious jam using fresh figs from her garden. "

fruit food plant

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A small piece of tobacco.

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"My grandfather used to chew figs, a small piece of tobacco, after his morning coffee. "

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The value of a fig, practically nothing; a fico; a whit.

Examples :

""He doesn't care figs about what the popular kids think; he's going to wear what he wants." "

nothing value food

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A raisin (dried grape)

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"My grandmother always adds figs to her homemade granola for extra sweetness and chewiness. "

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A person's figure; dress or appearance.

Examples :

"The art teacher instructed the students to sketch the model's figs carefully, paying attention to the lines of her body and the drape of her clothing. "

appearance figure

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A drawing or diagram conveying information.

Examples :

"The instruction manual used simple figs to show how to assemble the desk. "

figure communication

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The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.

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"a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble"

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A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.

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"The wise old owl statue in the library served as figs of knowledge for the students. "

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The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.

Examples :

"He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain."

appearance character achievement outcome

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Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.

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"The royal wedding was a spectacle of figs, from the dazzling jewels to the lavishly decorated cathedral. "

appearance style

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A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.

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"The tailor meticulously adjusted the dress form, ensuring the new gown would flatter all figs. "

body figure appearance human

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Examples :

"The teacher asked us to write down the figs for each question on the exam, not just the answers. "

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A number, an amount.

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""My garden produced figs of delicious tomatoes this year." "

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"The art teacher asked us to draw different figs, like circles and squares, for the geometry lesson. "

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A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.

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"The muslin was of a pretty figure."

appearance material

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Any complex dance moveW.

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"The dancer's final performance was a series of impressive figs that brought the audience to their feet. "

dance entertainment culture

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A figure of speech.

Examples :

"The teacher explained that "time flies" is one of the many figs of speech students should learn. "

language literature writing

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The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.

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"Analyzing different figs of syllogisms helps students understand the structure of arguments and spot logical fallacies in debates. "

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A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.

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"My astrologer showed me the figs, highlighting the aspects of my career house. "

astrology astronomy

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Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.

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"The piano student practiced the figs repeatedly, trying to make each short, distinct musical phrase sound smooth and connected. "

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A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.

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"The music teacher demonstrated several different figs in the melody, showing how a simple motif could be elaborated. "