noun๐ShareA drawing or diagram conveying information."The science textbook contained detailed figures of the human heart. "artmathtechnicalfigurestatisticscommunicationsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe 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"artfigureappearancebodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA person or thing representing a certain consciousness."In her community, Maya Angelou and Martin Luther King Jr. are seen as figures of hope and inspiration. "personcharacterbeingfigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person."He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain."characterappearancepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareDistinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show."The Christmas display, with its twinkling lights and elaborate ornaments, was a spectacle of joyous figures. "appearancefigurestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body."The tailor carefully measured her figures to ensure the new dress fit perfectly. "bodyappearancehumanfigureanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA numeral."The telephone number contains only the figures 0 through 9. "numbermathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA number, an amount."The teacher wrote the exam scores as figures on the board. "numberamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA shape."The art class taught us how to draw different geometric figures like circles, squares, and triangles. "figuremathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA visible pattern as in wood or cloth."The muslin was of a pretty figure."appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny complex dance moveW."The ballroom dancers practiced their complex figures for hours before the competition. "danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA figure of speech.""Saying 'my backpack weighs a ton' is a figure of speech; it's an exaggeration, not literally a ton." "languageliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term."In logic class, we learned about the different figures of syllogisms, analyzing how the position of the middle term changes the argument's structure. "logicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses."The astrologer carefully studied the complex figures, trying to predict the client's future based on the alignment of the planets. "astrologyastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression."The pianist practiced the short, repeated figures in the sonata until they sounded effortless and fluid. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment."The pianist practiced the figures in the Bach piece, focusing on the quick, ornamental runs that decorated the main melody. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo calculate, to solve a mathematical problem."The accountant figures the company's taxes every year. "mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo come to understand."I canโt figure if heโs telling the truth or lying."mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon."I figure it will rain tomorrow because the sky is so cloudy. "mindphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be reasonable."It figures that somebody like him would be upset about the situation."attitudemindlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo enter into; to be a part of."Even though she's new to the school, she figures prominently in the school play as the main character. "partactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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 artist figures clay into delicate animal sculptures. "artappearancestyleactionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo embellish with design; to adorn with figures."The artist figures the edges of the ceramic plate with delicate floral patterns. "artappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo indicate by numerals."The teacher figures the grades on the tests using a percentage scale. "numbermathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize."The dove figures prominently in many cultures, often figuring peace and hope. "languageliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo prefigure; to foreshow."The dark clouds gathering on the horizon figured a coming storm. "futuretimeliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords."The student carefully figures the bass line in her music theory exercise to show which chords should be played above it. "musicwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo embellish."She figures her notebook with colorful doodles and stickers to make studying more fun. "artstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading