noun🔗ShareA drawing or diagram conveying information."The science textbook included a figure showing the different stages of a plant's growth. "figurearttechnicalmathcommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe 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"artbodyfigurehumanappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person or thing representing a certain consciousness."The teacher, a figure of authority in the classroom, explained the lesson clearly. "personcharacterhumanbeingmindfigureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person."He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain."characterpersonappearanceattitudeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDistinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show."The bride's wedding dress had a magnificent figure, a stunning display of elegance and splendour. "appearancefigurestyleessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body."The tailor carefully measured the woman's figure to ensure the new dress fit perfectly. "bodyappearancehumanfigureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA numeral."The figure "10" represents the number of students in the class. "numbermathessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA number, an amount."The figure for our class attendance this week is 25 students. "numberamountessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA shape."The intricate figure of the snowflake was beautiful. "figuremathappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA visible pattern as in wood or cloth."The muslin was of a pretty figure."appearancematerialartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny complex dance moveW."The dancer practiced the intricate figure for hours, trying to perfect the spin. "danceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA figure of speech.""The teacher used a figure of speech to explain the complex concept; she said the students were 'a flock of restless birds.'" "languageliteratureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term."The figure of the syllogism in my logic textbook showed how the middle term was placed differently in each example. "logiclanguagemathessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses."My sister studied the figure in her astrology book to see how the planets might affect her upcoming exams. "astrologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression."The opening figure in the piano piece created a sense of excitement and anticipation. "musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment."The pianist used a beautiful figure in the middle of the piece to add a decorative flourish. "musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo calculate, to solve a mathematical problem."To figure out how much change he got, the boy figured the total cost of the groceries. "mathnumberessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo come to understand."I can’t figure if he’s telling the truth or lying."mindphilosophylogicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon."I figure we should leave for the park earlier tomorrow, so we don't miss the best part of the day. "mindattitudephilosophylogicwordessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be reasonable."It figures that somebody like him would be upset about the situation."attitudemindlogicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo enter into; to be a part of."My younger brother figures in our family's decision-making process now. "partgroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape."The sculptor carefully figured the clay into the shape of a bird. "artappearancefigureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo embellish with design; to adorn with figures."The artist carefully figured the wooden chair with intricate carvings. "artstyleappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo indicate by numerals."The teacher asked the students to figure the total cost of the field trip by adding up all the expenses. "numbermathessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize."The drooping flowers in the garden figure the sadness of the family's recent loss. "languageliteraturesignessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo prefigure; to foreshow."The teacher's words figured the upcoming test's difficulty. "futureliteraturestoryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords."The composer figured the bass line with complex chords to create a richer harmony. "musicwritingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo embellish."To make her presentation more interesting, Sarah figured her speech with anecdotes from her childhood. "artstyleappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading