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"rowdy", "tumultuous", "unquiet", "uproarious", "woolly", "wooly" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "arching":{ "to cause to turn away from a straight line":{ "examples":[ "the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked" ], "synonyms":[ "bending", "bowing", "crooking", "curving", "hooking", "swerving" ], "near synonyms":[ "arcing", "rounding", "incurvating", "incurving", "inflecting", "reflecting", "deflecting", "diverting", "entwining", "kinking", "swirling", "turning", "twining", "twisting", "veering", "warping", "coiling", "curling", "enrolling", "looping", "spiraling", "spiralling", "denting", "dimpling", "meandering", "waving", "weaving", "winding", "declining", "inclining", "sloping" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "straightening", "unbending", "uncurling" ] }, "to turn away from a straight line or course":{ "examples":[ "the path gradually arches off into the woods" ], "synonyms":[ "arcing", "bending", "bowing", "crooking", "curving", "falling off", "hooking", "rounding", 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"customary", "everyday", "ordinary", "usual", "wonted", "workaday", "classic", "textbook", "vintage", "expected", "familiar", "habitual", "predictable", "routine", "unexceptional", "unremarkable", "predominant", "preponderant" ], "near antonyms":[ "uncommon", "unconventional", "uncustomary", "unusual", "unwonted", "distinctive", "especial", "exceptional", "extraordinary", "infrequent", "noteworthy", "rare", "remarkable", "singular", "special", "unexpected", "unfamiliar", "unique", "unpredictable", "eccentric", "idiosyncratic", "nonconformist", "peculiar", "unknown", "unorthodox", "curious", "erratic", "funky", "funny", "odd", "oddball", "offbeat", "outlandish", "quirky", "screwy", "strange", "wacky", "whacky", "way-out", "bizarre", "fantastic", "fantastical", "far-out", "freak", "freakish", "kooky", "kookie", "out-of-the-way", "outrageous", "outr\u00e9", "rare", "singular", "unnatural", "weird", "wild" ], "antonyms":[ "aberrant", "abnormal", "anomalous", "atypical", "deviant", "irregular", "nonrepresentative", "nontypical", "untypical" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "archpriests":{ "as in bishops , archbishops":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "abbots", "archbishops", "bishops", "deans", "diocesans", "monsignors", "monsignori", "popes", "prelates", "presbyters", "clergywomen", "deaconesses", "priestesses", "abb\u00e9s", "curates", "cur\u00e9s", "parsons", "pastors", "rectors", "shepherds", "vicars", "churchmen", "clergymen", "fathers", "Holy Joes", "padres", "chaplains", "confessors", "sky pilots", "clergypersons", "clericals", "clerics", "clerks", "deacons", "divines", "dominies", "ecclesiastics", "ministers", "preachers", "priests", "reverends", "evangelists", "missionaries", "missioners", "missionizers", "revivalists", "friars", "mendicants", "monastics", "monks", "oblates", "religious", "high priestesses", "high priests" ], "near antonyms":[ "laymen", "laypeople", "seculars", "secular", "lay readers", "lectors" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archaism":{ "as in euphemism , modernism":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "coinage", "colloquialism", "euphemism", "loanword", "modernism", "neologism", "vernacularism", "expression", "term", "word", "linguistic form", "monosyllable", "morpheme", "speech form", "polysyllable", "collocation", "idiom", "locution", "phrase" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "architects":{ "a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking":{ "examples":[ "the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II" ], "synonyms":[ "engineers", "masterminds" ], "near synonyms":[ "builders", "makers", "producers", "captains", "commanders", "directors", "handlers", "leaders", "managers", "quarterbacks", "contrivers", "designers", "formulators", "originators", "spawners", "arrangers", "hatchers", "organizers", "planners", "plotters", "schemers", "finaglers", "machinators", "maneuverers", "developers", "generators", "inaugurators", "initiators", "inspirers", "instituters", "institutors", "pioneers" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archfoes":{ "as in nemeses , archenemies":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "archenemies", "nemeses", "adversaries", "antagonists", "enemies", "foes", "hostiles", "opponents", "ill-wishers", "banes", "b\u00eates noires", "assailants", "attackers", "combatants", "invaders", "competitors", "rivals" ], "near antonyms":[ "buddies", "chums", "compadres", "cronies", "fellows", "hail-fellows", "hail-fellows-well-met", "hearties", "hobnobbers", "mates", "musketeers", "pals", "abettors", "abetters", "accomplices", "allies", "collaborators", "colleagues", "comrades", "confederates", "friendlies", "partners", "adherents", "disciples", "followers", "backers", "benefactors", "exponents", "supporters", "sympathizers", "well-wishers", "amigos", "friends" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archon":{ "a person who manages or directs something":{ "examples":[ "as archon of the nation's most prestigious university, he became something of a national figure" ], "synonyms":[ "administrant", "administrator", "director", "exec", "executive", "manager", "superintendent", "supervisor" ], "near synonyms":[ "codirector", "comanager", "co-organizer", "middle manager", "boardman", "officer", "official", "commissioner", "minister", "boss", "chief", "head", "leader", "president" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "architraves":{ "as in entablatures , cornices":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "capitals", "cornices", "entablatures", "friezes", "shafts", "socles", "columns", "pilasters", "pillars", "shorings", "braces", "buttresses", "mountings", "mounts", "props", "reinforcements", "shores", "spurs", "stays", "supports", "underpinnings", "arches", "bolsters", "brackets", "cantilevers", "girders", "frames", "bearings", "daises", "platforms", "podiums", "podia", "rostra", "rostrums", "stages", "tribunes", "crutches", "pegs", "posts", "stakes", "stanchions", "stilts", "struts", "trusses", "bases", "feet", "foot", "foundations", "pedestals", "plinths", "stands" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archer":{ "as in gunner":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "gunner", "huntress", "sportsman", "sportswoman", "birder", "falconer", "fowler", "hawker", "hunter", "huntsman", "nimrod", "hunter-gatherer", "trapper", "poacher" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archenemy":{ "the person or entity toward whom you feel the most hatred or hostility":{ "examples":[ "The two politicians were archenemies .", "The country went to war with its archenemy ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "archfoe", "nemesis", "adversary", "antagonist", "enemy", "foe", "hostile", "opponent", "ill-wisher", "bane", "b\u00eate noire", "assailant", "attacker", "combatant", "invader", "competitor", "rival" ], "near antonyms":[ "buddy", "chum", "compadre", "crony", "fellow", "hail-fellow", "hail-fellow-well-met", "hearty", "hobnobber", "mate", "musketeer", "pal", "abettor", "abetter", "accomplice", "ally", "collaborator", "colleague", "comrade", "confederate", "friendly", "partner", "adherent", "disciple", "follower", "backer", "benefactor", "exponent", "supporter", "sympathizer", "well-wisher", "amigo", "friend" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archaic":{ "having passed its time of use or usefulness":{ "examples":[ "the company needs to update its archaic computer system" ], "synonyms":[ "antiquated", "dated", "d\u00e9mod\u00e9", "demoded", "fossilized", "kaput", "kaputt", "medieval", "mediaeval", "moribund", "mossy", "moth-eaten", "neolithic", "Noachian", "obsolete", "out-of-date", "outdated", "outmoded", "outworn", "pass\u00e9", "prehistoric", "prehistorical", "rusty", "Stone Age", "superannuated" ], "near synonyms":[ "aging", "ageing", "obsolescent", "discarded", "disused", "inoperable", "unusable", "unworkable", "useless", "dead", "defunct", "expired", "extinct", "vanished", "dormant", "fallow", "free", "idle", "inactive", "inert", "inoperative", "latent", "ancient", "antediluvian", "antique", "dateless", "fusty", "musty", "old", "oldfangled", "old-fashioned", "old-time", "retro", "vintage", "aged", "age-old", "hoary", "venerable", "atavistic", "bygone", "erstwhile", "former", "historic", "historical", "late", "old-world", "past" ], "near antonyms":[ "contemporary", "current", "mod", "modern", "new", "newfangled", "new-fashioned", "present-day", "recent", "ultramodern", "up-to-date", "up-to-the-minute", "fresh", "modernized", "refurbished", "remodeled", "renewed", "functional", "operable", "operational", "workable", "active", "alive", "busy", "employed", "functioning", "operating", "operative" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "archived":{ "as in organized , compiled":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "arranged", "collated", "compiled", "organized", "systematized", "balled", "batched", "bunched", "clustered", "huddled", "heaped", "piled", "stacked", "combined", "connected", "joined", "linked", "merged", "pooled", "united", "scraped (up or together)", "re-collected", "regathered", "regrouped", "accumulated", "amassed", "assembled", "bulked (up)", "collected", "concentrated", "congregated", "constellated", "corralled", "garnered", "gathered", "grouped", "lumped", "picked up", "rounded up", "banded", "brigaded", "mustered", "raised", "rallied", "flocked", "herded", "hived", "packed", "pressed", "swarmed", "thronged" ], "near antonyms":[ "broke up", "disbanded", "disintegrated", "dissolved", "separated", "severed", "split (up)", "dismissed", "sent", "dispelled", "dispersed", "dissipated", "scattered" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "arc":{ "something that curves or is curved":{ "examples":[ "the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc" ], "synonyms":[ "angle", "arch", "bend", "bow", "crook", "curvature", "curve", "inflection", "turn", "wind" ], "near synonyms":[ "kink", "warp", "circle", "ring", "ringlet", "round", "coil", "curl", "curlicue", "curlycue", "buckle", "convolution", "flexure", "fold", "loop", "spiral", "swirl", "twist", "winding", "incurvature", "reflection", "decline", "inclination", "incline", "slope", "corner", "turnoff", "dogleg", "hairpin" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to turn away from a straight line or course":{ "examples":[ "the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him" ], "synonyms":[ "arch", "bend", "bow", "crook", "curve", "fall off", "hook", "round", "sweep", "swerve", "trend", "wheel" ], "near synonyms":[ "circle", "coil", "curlicue", "curl", "loop", "spiral", "turn", "twist", "wind", "deviate", "veer" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "straighten" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "architectures":{ "the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form":{ "examples":[ "the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern 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"antonyms":[ "lefties", "leftists", "left-wingers", "liberals", "progressives" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "arcadias":{ "as in Edens , Camelots":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "Camelots", "Cockaignes", "Edens", "Elysiums", "Elysia", "empyreans", "fantasylands", "heavens", "lotuslands", "never-never lands", "New Jerusalems", "nirvanas", "paradises", "promised lands", "Shangri-las", "utopias", "Zions", "Sions", "dreamlands", "dreamworlds", "fairylands", "wonderlands", "blisses", "euphorias", "joys" ], "near antonyms":[ "anti-utopias", "dystopias", "hells", "fool's paradises" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "architecture":{ "the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form":{ "examples":[ "the nonlinear architecture of the novel reflects a postmodern sensibility" ], "synonyms":[ "armature", "cadre", "configuration", "edifice", "fabric", "frame", "framework", "framing", "infrastructure", "shell", "skeleton", "structure" ], "near synonyms":[ "cage", 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"leader", "manager", "quarterback", "contriver", "designer", "formulator", "originator", "spawner", "arranger", "hatcher", "organizer", "planner", "plotter", "schemer", "finagler", "machinator", "maneuverer", "developer", "generator", "inaugurator", "initiator", "inspirer", "instituter", "institutor", "pioneer" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "arc lamps":{ "as in sun lamps , fluorescent lamps":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "candelabra", "candelabrums", "candelabras", "candles", "chandeliers", "dark lanterns", "flares", "flashbulbs", "flashcubes", "flashes", "flashlights", "floodlights", "fluorescent lamps", "gaslights", "gasoliers", "girandoles", "headlights", "incandescent lamps", "klieg lights", "kleig lights", "lanterns", "light bulbs", "lighthouses", "lightings", "sconces", "spotlights", "streetlights", "sun lamps", "beacons", "illuminants", "lamps" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "arch":{ "coming before 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"insignificant", "minor", "negligible", "slight", "trifling", "trivial", "unimportant", "collateral", "inferior", "secondary", "subordinate", "subsidiary" ], "antonyms":[ "last", "least" ] }, "displaying or marked by rude boldness":{ "examples":[ "was so arch as to ask him outright if he was wearing a toupee" ], "synonyms":[ "audacious", "bold", "bold-faced", "brash", "brassbound", "brassy", "brazen", "brazen-faced", "cheeky", "cocksure", "cocky", "fresh", "impertinent", "impudent", "insolent", "nervy", "sassy", "saucy", "wise" ], "near synonyms":[ "assertive", "forward", "obtrusive", "defiant", "disrespectful", "shameless", "unabashed", "unblushing", "bluff", "blunt", "curt", "cute", "facetious", "flip", "flippant", "pert", "smart", "smart-aleck", "smart-alecky", "lippy", "mouthy" ], "near antonyms":[ "demure", "humble", "modest", "courteous", "genteel", "mannerly", "polite", "proper", "deferential", "respectful", "abashed", "ashamed", "blushing", "embarrassed", "shamefaced", "gentle", "mild", "inconspicuous", "unobtrusive" ], "antonyms":[ "meek", "mousy", "mousey", "retiring", "shy", "timid" ] }, "tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness":{ "examples":[ "the arch look on the girl's face betrayed her as the one who had tricked the babysitter into believing that the house was haunted" ], "synonyms":[ "devilish", "elvish", "espi\u00e8gle", "impish", "knavish", "leprechaunish", "mischievous", "pixie", "pixy", "pixieish", "prankish", "puckish", "rascally", "roguish", "scampish", "sly", "tricksy", "waggish", "wicked" ], "near synonyms":[ "antic", "coltish", "coy", "frisky", "frolicsome", "kittenish", "playful", "sportful", "sportive", "gay", "happy", "lighthearted", "whimsical", "energetic", "lively", "spirited", "sprightly", "artful", "crafty", "cunning", "trickish", "tricky", "wily", "misbehaving", "naughty", "troublemaking", "pestering", "riling", "teasing" ], "near antonyms":[ "grave", "grim", "sedate", "sober", "solemn", "staid", "stern" ], "antonyms":[] }, "something that curves or is curved":{ "examples":[ "the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion" ], "synonyms":[ "angle", "arc", "bend", "bow", "crook", "curvature", "curve", "inflection", "turn", "wind" ], "near synonyms":[ "kink", "warp", "circle", "ring", "ringlet", "round", "coil", "curl", "curlicue", "curlycue", "buckle", "convolution", "flexure", "fold", "loop", "spiral", "swirl", "twist", "winding", "incurvature", "reflection", "decline", "inclination", "incline", "slope", "corner", "turnoff", "dogleg", "hairpin" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause to turn away from a straight line":{ "examples":[ "the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked" ], "synonyms":[ "bend", "bow", "crook", "curve", "hook", "swerve" ], "near synonyms":[ "arc", "round", "incurvate", "incurve", "inflect", "reflect", "deflect", "divert", "entwine", "kink", "swirl", "turn", "twine", "twist", "veer", "warp", "coil", "curl", "enroll", "enrol", "loop", "spiral", "dent", "dimple", "meander", "wave", "weave", "wind", "decline", "incline", "slope" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "straighten", "unbend", "uncurl" ] }, "to turn away from a straight line or course":{ "examples":[ "the path gradually arches off into the woods" ], "synonyms":[ "arc", "bend", "bow", "crook", "curve", "fall off", "hook", "round", "sweep", "swerve", "trend", "wheel" ], "near synonyms":[ "circle", "coil", "curlicue", "curl", "loop", "spiral", "turn", "twist", "wind", "deviate", "veer" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "straighten" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "archness":{ "as in rascality , devilry":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "devilment", "devilry", "deviltry", "hob", "rascality", "roguishness", "waggery", "coyness", "kittenishness", "devilishness", "diabolicalness", "knavery", "coltishness", "espi\u00e8glerie", "friskiness", "impishness", "larkiness", "mischief", "mischievousness", "playfulness", "prankishness", "sportfulness", "sportiveness", "tricksiness", "frivolousness", "energy", "liveliness", "spiritedness", "sprightliness", "spunkiness", "vivaciousness", "vivacity", "gaiety", "gayety", "jocularity", "jocundity", "lightheartedness", "mirthfulness", "whimsicality" ], "near antonyms":[ "earnestness", "soberness", "sobersidedness", "graveness", "grimness", "serious-mindedness", "seriousness", "solemnity", "solemnness", "sternness", "priggishness", "starchiness", "stuffiness", "constraint", "restraint", "self-control" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archetypal":{ "constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated":{ "examples":[ "St. Peter's basilica in Rome is considered by some art historians to be the archetypal structure in the baroque style" ], "synonyms":[ "classic", "definitive", "exemplary", "imitable", "model", "paradigmatic", "quintessential", "textbook" ], "near synonyms":[ "ideal", "nonpareil", "special", "unique", "absolute", "flawless", "impeccable", "perfect", "A-OK", "A1", "bang-up", "banner", "capital", "choice", "crackerjack", "dandy", "excellent", "fabulous", "fantastic", "fine", "first-class", "first-rate", "grand", "great", "groovy", "jim-dandy", "keen", "marvelous", "marvellous", "nifty", "par excellence", "prime", "primo", "sensational", "splendid", "stellar", "sterling", "superb", "superior", "superlative", "swell", "terrific", "tip-top", "top", "top-notch", "unsurpassed", "wizard", "wonderful", "exceptional", "fancy", "high-grade" ], "near antonyms":[ "bad", "low-grade", "poor", "substandard", "unsatisfactory", "atrocious", "execrable", "vile", "wretched", "deficient", "disappointing", "failed", "inadequate", "inferior", "average", "normal", "ordinary", "representative", "typical", "mediocre", "second-class", "second-rate" ], "antonyms":[] }, "having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind":{ "examples":[ "the movie's hero is pretty 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"whacky", "way-out", "bizarre", "fantastic", "fantastical", "far-out", "freak", "freakish", "kooky", "kookie", "out-of-the-way", "outrageous", "outr\u00e9", "rare", "singular", "unnatural", "weird", "wild" ], "antonyms":[ "aberrant", "abnormal", "anomalous", "atypical", "deviant", "irregular", "nonrepresentative", "nontypical", "untypical" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "arcing":{ "to turn away from a straight line or course":{ "examples":[ "the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him" ], "synonyms":[ "arching", "bending", "bowing", "crooking", "curving", "falling off", "hooking", "rounding", "sweeping", "swerving", "trending", "wheeling" ], "near synonyms":[ "circling", "coiling", "curlicuing", "curling", "looping", "spiraling", "spiralling", "turning", "twisting", "winding", "deviating", "veering" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "straightening" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "archfiend":{ "the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell":{ "examples":[ "he sold his soul to the archfiend" ], "synonyms":[ "Beelzebub", "devil", "fiend", "Lucifer", "Old Nick", "Satan", "serpent" ], "near synonyms":[ "deuce", "dickens", "Mephistopheles" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archbishops":{ "as in bishops , popes":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "abbots", "archpriests", "bishops", "deans", "diocesans", "monsignors", "monsignori", "popes", "prelates", "presbyters", "clergywomen", "deaconesses", "priestesses", "abb\u00e9s", "curates", "cur\u00e9s", "parsons", "pastors", "rectors", "shepherds", "vicars", "churchmen", "clergymen", "fathers", "Holy Joes", "padres", "chaplains", "confessors", "sky pilots", "clergypersons", "clericals", "clerics", "clerks", "deacons", "divines", "dominies", "ecclesiastics", "ministers", "preachers", "priests", "reverends", "evangelists", "missionaries", "missioners", "missionizers", "revivalists", "friars", "mendicants", "monastics", "monks", "oblates", "religious", "high priestesses", "high priests" ], "near antonyms":[ "laymen", "laypeople", "seculars", "secular", "lay readers", "lectors" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archbishop":{ "as in bishop , pope":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "abbot", "archpriest", "bishop", "dean", "diocesan", "monsignor", "pope", "prelate", "presbyter", "clergywoman", "deaconess", "priestess", "abb\u00e9", "curate", "cur\u00e9", "parson", "pastor", "rector", "shepherd", "vicar", "churchman", "clergyman", "father", "Holy Joe", "padre", "chaplain", "confessor", "sky pilot", "clergyperson", "cleric", "clerical", "clerk", "deacon", "divine", "dominie", "ecclesiastic", "minister", "preacher", "priest", "reverend", "evangelist", "missionary", "missioner", "missionizer", "revivalist", "friar", "mendicant", "monastic", "monk", "oblate", "religious", "high priest", "high priestess" ], "near antonyms":[ "layman", "layperson", "secular", "lay reader", "lector" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "arcs":{ "something that curves or is curved":{ "examples":[ "the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc" ], "synonyms":[ "angles", "arches", "bends", "bows", "crooks", "curvatures", "curves", "inflections", "turns", "winds" ], "near synonyms":[ "kinks", "warps", "circles", "ringlets", "rings", "rounds", "coils", "curlicues", "curlycues", "curls", "buckles", "convolutions", "flexures", "folds", "loops", "spirals", "swirls", "twists", "windings", "incurvatures", "reflections", "declines", "inclinations", "inclines", "slopes", "corners", "turnoffs", "doglegs", "hairpins" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to turn away from a straight line or course":{ "examples":[ "the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him" ], "synonyms":[ "arches", "bends", "bows", "crooks", "curves", "falls off", "hooks", "rounds", "sweeps", "swerves", "trends", "wheels" ], "near synonyms":[ "circles", "coils", "curlicues", "curls", "loops", "spirals", "turns", "twists", "winds", "deviates", "veers" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "straightens" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "archivist":{ "a person who has the job of collecting and storing the materials in an archive":{ "examples":[ "consulted with the archivist in conducting her research" ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "bookkeeper", "recorder", "reporter", "transcriptionist", "clerk", "register", "registrar", "scribe", "secretary", "annalist", "chronicler", "documenter", "historian" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archaistic":{ "as in antiquated , obsolete":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "antiquated", "archaic", "dated", "fusty", "geriatric", "medieval", "mediaeval", "moldy", "Noachian", "obsolete", "outmoded", "out-of-date", "pass\u00e9", "aging", "ageing", "mature", "old-fashioned", "old-time", "old-world", "retro", "vintage", "aged", "age-old", "ancient", "antediluvian", "antique", "dateless", "hoar", "hoary", "immemorial", "old", "venerable", "durable", "enduring", "lasting", "long-lived", "permanent", "ageless", "hallowed", "time-honored", "timeless", "time-tested", "timeworn", "traditional", "tried", "tried-and-true", "classic", "classical", "prehistoric", "prehistorical", "primeval", "primordial" ], "near antonyms":[ "modern", "new", "recent", "fresh", "vernal", "young", "youthful", "contemporary", "current", "latest", "mod", "novel", "present-day", "ultramodern", "untested", "untried", "brand-new", "unused", "unworn" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "archons":{ "a person who manages or directs something":{ "examples":[ "as archon of the nation's most prestigious university, he became something of a national figure" ], "synonyms":[ "administrants", "administrators", "directors", "execs", "executives", "managers", "superintendents", "supervisors" ], "near synonyms":[ "codirectors", "co-directors", "comanagers", "co-managers", "co-organizers", "middle managers", "boardmen", "officers", "officials", "commissioners", "ministers", "bosses", "chiefs", "heads", "leaders", "presidents" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archly":{ "to a great degree":{ "examples":[ "an archly competitive young executive" ], "synonyms":[ "achingly", "almighty", "awful", "awfully", "badly", "beastly", "blisteringly", "bone", "colossally", "corking", "cracking", "damn", "damned", "dang", "deadly", "desperately", "eminently", "enormously", "especially", "ever", "exceedingly", "exceeding", "extra", "extremely", "fabulously", "fantastically", "far", "fiercely", "filthy", "frightfully", "full", "greatly", "heavily", "highly", "hugely", "immensely", "incredibly", "intensely", "jolly", "majorly", "mightily", "mighty", "monstrous", "mortally", "most", "much", "particularly", "passing", "rattling", "real", "really", "right", "roaring", "roaringly", "seriously", "severely", "so", "sore", "sorely", "spanking", "specially", "stinking", "such", "super", "supremely", "surpassingly", "terribly", "that", "thumping", "too", "unco", "uncommonly", "vastly", "very", "vitally", "way", "whacking", "wicked", "wildly" ], "near synonyms":[ "absolutely", "altogether", "completely", "downright", "entirely", "flat-out", "fully", "positively", "purely", "radically", "thoroughly", "totally", "utterly", "wholly", "deeply", "profoundly", "exceptionally", "notably", "remarkably", "considerably", "extensively", "significantly", "substantially", "appreciably", "discernibly", "markedly", "noticeably", "obviously", "palpably", "plainly", "visibly", "abundantly", "plentifully", "astronomically", "grandly", "monstrously", "monumentally", "excessively", "obscenely", "overmuch", "amazingly", "astonishingly", "staggeringly" ], "near antonyms":[ "meagerly", "scantily", "barely", "hardly", "just", "marginally", "minimally", "scarcely" ], "antonyms":[ "little", "negligibly", "nominally", "slightly", "somewhat" ] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "archetype":{ "something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed":{ "examples":[ "the abacus is sometimes cited as the archetype of the modern digital calculator" ], "synonyms":[ "ancestor", "antecedent", "daddy", "foregoer", "forerunner", "granddaddy", "grandaddy", "precursor", "predecessor", "prototype" ], "near synonyms":[ "model", "original", "originator", "sire", "father", "mother" ], "near antonyms":[ "by-product", "derivative", "offshoot", "outgrowth", "spin-off", "daughter", "son" ], "antonyms":[ "descendant", "descendent" ] }, "something from which copies are made":{ "examples":[ "Beowulf is considered by some scholars to be the archetype for medieval British heroic tales" ], "synonyms":[ "original", "prototype" ], "near synonyms":[ "source", "example", "mold", "paradigm", "pattern", "beau ideal", "classic", "exemplar", "ideal", "model", "nonpareil", "paragon", "blueprint", "draft" ], "near antonyms":[ "copy", "imitation", "replica", "reproduction", "counterfeit", "fake", "forgery", "sham" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archers":{ "as in gunners":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "gunners", "huntresses", "sportsmen", "sportswomen", "birders", "falconers", "fowlers", "hawkers", "hunters", "huntsmen", "nimrods", "hunter-gatherers", "trappers", "poachers" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archpriest":{ "as in bishop , archbishop":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "abbot", "archbishop", "bishop", "dean", "diocesan", "monsignor", "pope", "prelate", "presbyter", "clergywoman", "deaconess", "priestess", "abb\u00e9", "curate", "cur\u00e9", "parson", "pastor", "rector", "shepherd", "vicar", "churchman", "clergyman", "father", "Holy Joe", "padre", "chaplain", "confessor", "sky pilot", "clergyperson", "cleric", "clerical", "clerk", "deacon", "divine", "dominie", "ecclesiastic", "minister", "preacher", "priest", "reverend", "evangelist", "missionary", "missioner", "missionizer", "revivalist", "friar", "mendicant", "monastic", "monk", "oblate", "religious", "high priest", "high priestess" ], "near antonyms":[ "layman", "layperson", "secular", "lay reader", "lector" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archaisms":{ "as in euphemisms , modernisms":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "coinages", "colloquialisms", "euphemisms", "loanwords", "modernisms", "neologisms", "vernacularisms", "expressions", "terms", "words", "linguistic forms", "monosyllables", "morphemes", "speech forms", "polysyllables", "collocations", "idioms", "locutions", "phrases" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "arcade":{ "as in piazza , cloister":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "breezeway", "cloister", "loggia", "piazza", "concourse", "corridor", "gallery", "hall", "hallway", "passageway" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "arctic":{ "having a low or subnormal temperature":{ "examples":[ "the arctic air of deep winter" ], "synonyms":[ "algid", "bitter", "bone-chilling", "chill", "chilly", "cold", "coldish", "cool", "coolish", "freezing", "frigid", "frosty", "gelid", "glacial", "ice-cold", "icy", "nipping", "nippy", "numbing", "polar", "shivery", "snappy", "wintry", "wintery" ], "near synonyms":[ "cryogenic", "subfreezing", "subzero", "ultracold", "cutting", "keen", "penetrating", "piercing", "sharp", "bracing", "brisk", "crisp", "invigorating", "rigorous", "chilled", "cooled", "frosted", "frozen", "iced", "refrigerated", "unheated" ], "near antonyms":[ "lukewarm", "tepid", "heated", "overheated", "reheated", "warmed", "snug", "toasty", "warm", "feverish", "flushed", "inflamed", "enflamed", "canicular", "equatorial", "muggy", "steamy", "summery", "tropical" ], "antonyms":[ "ardent", "blazing", "boiling", "broiling", "burning", "fervent", "fervid", "fiery", "glowing", "hot", "igneous", "molten", "piping hot", "red-hot", "roasting", "scalding", "scorching", "searing", "seething", "sizzling", "sultry", "sweltering", "torrid", "ultrahot", "warming", "white-hot" ] }, "lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling":{ "examples":[ "received the usual arctic reception from her in-laws at Thanksgiving" ], "synonyms":[ "antiseptic", "brittle", "chill", "chilly", "clammy", "cold", "cold-blooded", "cold-eyed", "coldish", "cool", "frigid", "frosty", "frozen", "gelid", "glacial", "hard-eyed", "icy", "uncordial", "unfriendly", "unsympathetic", "wintry", "wintery" ], "near synonyms":[ "bloodless", "coldhearted", "hard-hearted", "heartless", "kindless", "pitiless", "uncaring", "unfeeling", "reserved", "soulless", "undemonstrative", "unemotional", "unresponsive", "apathetic", "indifferent", "unenthusiastic", "uninterested", "aloof", "detached", "dispassionate", "impersonal", "offish", "standoffish", "antisocial", "unsociable", "unsocial" ], "near antonyms":[ "compassionate", "kind", "kindhearted", "demonstrative", "emotional", "expressive", "eager", "enthusiastic", "passionate" ], "antonyms":[ "cordial", "friendly", "genial", "happy", "hearty", "sympathetic", "warm", "warm-blooded", "warmhearted" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "arc lights":{ "as in sun lamps , fluorescent lamps":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "candelabra", "candelabrums", "candelabras", "candles", "chandeliers", "dark lanterns", "flares", "flashbulbs", "flashcubes", "flashes", "flashlights", "floodlights", "fluorescent lamps", "gaslights", "gasoliers", "girandoles", "headlights", "incandescent lamps", "klieg lights", "kleig lights", "lanterns", "light bulbs", "lighthouses", "lightings", "sconces", "spotlights", "streetlights", "sun lamps", "beacons", "illuminants", "lamps" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archrivals":{ "as in rivals , competitors":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "challengers", "competitions", "competitors", "contenders", "contestants", "corrivals", "rivals", "adversaries", "antagonists", "opponents", "also-rans", "entrants", "entries", "players", "finalists", "semifinalists" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archetypes":{ "something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed":{ "examples":[ "the abacus is sometimes cited as the archetype of the modern digital calculator" ], "synonyms":[ "ancestors", "antecedents", "daddies", "foregoers", "forerunners", "granddaddies", "grandaddies", "precursors", "predecessors", "prototypes" ], "near synonyms":[ "models", "originals", "originators", "sires", "fathers", "mothers" ], "near antonyms":[ "by-products", "byproducts", "derivatives", "offshoots", "outgrowths", "spin-offs", "daughters", "sons" ], "antonyms":[ "descendants", "descendents" ] }, "something from which copies are made":{ "examples":[ "Beowulf is considered by some scholars to be the archetype for medieval British heroic tales" ], "synonyms":[ "originals", "prototypes" ], "near synonyms":[ "sources", "examples", "molds", "paradigms", "patterns", "beau ideals", "classics", "exemplars", "ideals", "models", "nonpareils", "paragons", "blueprints", "drafts" ], "near antonyms":[ "copies", "imitations", "replicas", "reproductions", "counterfeits", "fakes", "forgeries", "shams" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "architrave":{ "as in entablature , cornice":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "capital", "cornice", "entablature", "frieze", "shaft", "socle", "column", "pilaster", "pillar", "shoring", "brace", "buttress", "mount", "mounting", "prop", "reinforcement", "shore", "spur", "stay", "support", "underpinning", "arch", "bolster", "bracket", "cantilever", "girder", "frame", "bearing", "dais", "platform", "podium", "rostrum", "stage", "tribune", "crutch", "peg", "post", "stake", "stanchion", "stilt", "strut", "truss", "base", "foot", "foundation", "pedestal", "plinth", "stand" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "arches":{ "something that curves or is curved":{ "examples":[ "the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion" ], "synonyms":[ "angles", "arcs", "bends", "bows", "crooks", "curvatures", "curves", "inflections", "turns", "winds" ], "near synonyms":[ "kinks", "warps", "circles", "ringlets", "rings", "rounds", "coils", "curlicues", "curlycues", "curls", "buckles", "convolutions", "flexures", "folds", "loops", "spirals", "swirls", "twists", "windings", "incurvatures", "reflections", "declines", "inclinations", "inclines", "slopes", "corners", "turnoffs", "doglegs", "hairpins" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause to turn away from a straight line":{ "examples":[ "the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked" ], "synonyms":[ "bends", "bows", "crooks", "curves", "hooks", "swerves" ], "near synonyms":[ "arcs", "rounds", "incurvates", "incurves", "inflects", "reflects", "deflects", "diverts", "entwines", "kinks", "swirls", "turns", "twines", "twists", "veers", "warps", "coils", "curls", "enrolls", "enrols", "loops", "spirals", "dents", "dimples", "meanders", "waves", "weaves", "winds", "declines", "inclines", "slopes" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "straightens", "unbends", "uncurls" ] }, "to turn away from a straight line or course":{ "examples":[ "the path gradually arches off into the woods" ], "synonyms":[ "arcs", "bends", "bows", "crooks", "curves", "falls off", "hooks", "rounds", "sweeps", "swerves", "trends", "wheels" ], "near synonyms":[ "circles", "coils", "curlicues", "curls", "loops", "spirals", "turns", "twists", "winds", "deviates", "veers" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "straightens" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "arcane":{ "difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand":{ "examples":[ "grammatical rules that seem arcane to generations of students who were never taught grammar in the first place" ], "synonyms":[ "abstruse", "deep", "esoteric", "hermetic", "hermetical", "profound", "recondite" ], "near synonyms":[ "erudite", "learned", "scholarly", "academic", "academical", "pedantic", "complex", "complicated", "hard", "darkling", "enigmatic", "enigmatical", "inscrutable", "mysterious", "mystic", "mystical", "orphic", "uncanny", "impenetrable", "incomprehensible", "unfathomable", "unintelligible", "ambiguous", "cryptic", "unanswerable", "unknowable", "baffling", "bewildering", "confounding", "confusing", "disorienting", "mystifying", "perplexing", "puzzling" ], "near antonyms":[ "easy", "facile", "simple", "straightforward", "comprehensible", "fathomable", "intelligible", "understandable", "apparent", "clear", "clear-cut", "distinct", "evident", "lucid", "manifest", "obvious", "perspicuous", "plain", "transparent" ], "antonyms":[ "shallow", "superficial" ] }, "having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning":{ "examples":[ "the rebate form uses arcane language, the only purpose of which seems to be to disqualify buyers from actually getting a rebate" ], "synonyms":[ "ambiguous", "cryptic", "dark", "deep", "Delphic", "double-edged", "elliptical", "elliptic", "enigmatic", "enigmatical", "equivocal", "fuliginous", "inscrutable", "murky", "mysterious", "mystic", "nebulous", "obscure", "occult", "opaque" ], "near synonyms":[ "abstruse", "esoteric", "recondite", "cloaked", "concealed", "disguised", "masked", "shrouded", "beclouded", "bedimmed", "befogged", "clouded", "cloudy", "dim", "faint", "foggy", "fuzzy", "hazy", "indistinct", "indistinguishable", "misty", "muddy", "obfuscatory", "obnubilated", "obscurant", "obscurantic", "shaded", "shadowlike", "shadowy", "sphinxlike", "indefinite", "inexact", "inexplicit", "noncommittal", "questionable", "unclear", "uncertain", "undefined", "undetermined", "vague", "impenetrable", "incomprehensible", "indecipherable", "inexplicable", "eerie", "eery", "uncanny", "weird", "impalpable", "inappreciable", "intangible", "invisible", "unanswerable", "unknowable", "baffling", "bewildering", "confounding", "confusing", "mystifying", "perplexing", "puzzling", "unfathomable", "circuitous", "indirect", "roundabout", "complex", "complicated", "difficult", "obtuse" ], "near antonyms":[ "comprehensible", "fathomable", "intelligible", "knowable", "legible", "pellucid", "understandable", "bright", "distinct", "evident", "self-evident", "self-explanatory", "certain", "firm", "strong", "sure", "defined", "determined", "direct", "straightforward", "definite", "exact", "explicit", "appreciable", "palpable", "tangible", "visible", "blatant", "patent", "unmistakable" ], "antonyms":[ "accessible", "clear", "nonambiguous", "obvious", "plain", "unambiguous", "unequivocal" ] }, "being beyond one's powers to know, understand, or explain":{ "examples":[ "my predecessor in this job obviously had his own arcane system for filing things, and so I haven't a clue as to where anything is" ], "synonyms":[ "cryptic", "deep", "enigmatic", "enigmatical", "impenetrable", "inscrutable", "mysterious", "mystic", "occult", "uncanny" ], "near synonyms":[ "dark", "darkling", "fuzzy", "murky", "obscure", "shadowy", "vague", "ambiguous", "equivocal", "imponderable", "incomprehensible", "unfathomable", "unintelligible", "unsearchable", "inexplicable", "unaccountable", "unexplainable", "unanswerable", "unknowable", "metaphysical", "mystical", "numinous", "supernatural", "abstruse", "esoteric", "recondite", "baffling", "befuddling", "bewildering", "confounding", "confusing", "disorienting", "mystifying", "perplexing", "puzzling" ], "near antonyms":[ "fathomable", "intelligible", "understandable", "apparent", "clear", "evident", "manifest", "obvious", "open-and-shut", "palpable", "patent", "perspicuous", "plain", "straightforward", "transparent", "unambiguous", "unequivocal", "unmistakable" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "archenemies":{ "the person or entity toward whom you feel the most hatred or hostility":{ "examples":[ "The two politicians were archenemies .", "The country went to war with its archenemy ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "archfoes", "nemeses", "adversaries", "antagonists", "enemies", "foes", "hostiles", "opponents", "ill-wishers", "banes", "b\u00eates noires", "assailants", "attackers", "combatants", "invaders", "competitors", "rivals" ], "near antonyms":[ "buddies", "chums", "compadres", "cronies", "fellows", "hail-fellows", "hail-fellows-well-met", "hearties", "hobnobbers", "mates", "musketeers", "pals", "abettors", "abetters", "accomplices", "allies", "collaborators", "colleagues", "comrades", "confederates", "friendlies", "partners", "adherents", "disciples", "followers", "backers", "benefactors", "exponents", "supporters", "sympathizers", "well-wishers", "amigos", "friends" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archiving":{ "as in organizing , compiling":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "arranging", "collating", "compiling", "organizing", "systematizing", "balling", "batching", "bunching", "clustering", "huddling", "heaping", "piling", "stacking", "combining", "connecting", "joining", "linking", "merging", "pooling", "uniting", "scraping (up or together)", "re-collecting", "regathering", "regrouping", "accumulating", "amassing", "assembling", "bulking (up)", "collecting", "concentrating", "congregating", "constellating", "corralling", "garnering", "gathering", "grouping", "lumping", "picking up", "rounding up", "banding", "brigading", "mustering", "raising", "rallying", "flocking", "herding", "hiving", "packing", "pressing", "swarming", "thronging" ], "near antonyms":[ "breaking up", "disbanding", "disintegrating", "dissolving", "separating", "severing", "splitting (up)", "dismissing", "sending", "dispelling", "dispersing", "dissipating", "scattering" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "arc light":{ "as in sun lamp , fluorescent lamp":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "candelabra", "candelabrum", "candle", "chandelier", "dark lantern", "flare", "flash", "flashbulb", "flashcube", "flashlight", "floodlight", "fluorescent lamp", "gaslight", "gasolier", "girandole", "headlight", "incandescent lamp", "klieg light", "kleig light", "lantern", "light bulb", "lighthouse", "lighting", "sconce", "spotlight", "streetlight", "sun lamp", "beacon", "illuminant", "lamp" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archfoe":{ "as in nemesis , archenemy":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "archenemy", "nemesis", "adversary", "antagonist", "enemy", "foe", "hostile", "opponent", "ill-wisher", "bane", "b\u00eate noire", "assailant", "attacker", "combatant", "invader", "competitor", "rival" ], "near antonyms":[ "buddy", "chum", "compadre", "crony", "fellow", "hail-fellow", "hail-fellow-well-met", "hearty", "hobnobber", "mate", "musketeer", "pal", "abettor", "abetter", "accomplice", "ally", "collaborator", "colleague", "comrade", "confederate", "friendly", "partner", "adherent", "disciple", "follower", "backer", "benefactor", "exponent", "supporter", "sympathizer", "well-wisher", "amigo", "friend" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archconservative":{ "tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions":{ "examples":[ "his moderate views on social issues means that he has no chance with archconservative voters" ], "synonyms":[ "brassbound", "button-down", "buttoned-down", "conservative", "die-hard", "hidebound", "mossbacked", "old-fashioned", "old-line", "old-school", "orthodox", "paleoconservative", "reactionary", "standpat", "traditional", "traditionalistic", "ultraconservative", "unprogressive" ], "near synonyms":[ "conventional", "square", "devoted", "faithful", "loyal", "staunch", "stanch", "steadfast", "steady", "true", "true-blue", "blimpish", "neoconservative", "Tory", "ultraright", "ultrarightist", "dowdy", "fogyish", "fogeyish", "fuddy-duddy", "ossified", "set", "stodgy", "right", "right-wing", "antiliberal", "antimodern", "antiprogressive", "antireform", "antirevolutionary" ], "near antonyms":[ "anticonventional", "antiestablishment", "antitraditional", "extremist", "radical", "revolutionary", "nonconformist", "advanced", "contemporary", "modern", "lefty", "radical", "ultraleft", "ultraleftist", "ultraprogressive", "ultraradical" ], "antonyms":[ "broad-minded", "large-minded", "liberal", "nonconservative", "nonconventional", "nonorthodox", "nontraditional", "open-minded", "progressive", "unconventional", "unorthodox" ] }, "a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are":{ "examples":[ "archconservatives refused to accept the new law" ], "synonyms":[ "conservative", "paleoconservative", "reactionary", "right-winger", "rightist", "Tory", "traditionalist" ], "near synonyms":[ "right", "right-wing", "conformist", "neocon", "neoconservative", "diehard", "standpatter", "bourbon", "Colonel Blimp", "fuddy-duddy", "square", "stuffed shirt" ], "near antonyms":[ "extremist", "radical", "red", "revolutionary", "revolutionist", "reformer", "reformist" ], "antonyms":[ "leftist", "left-winger", "lefty", "liberal", "progressive" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "arcades":{ "as in piazzas , cloisters":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "breezeways", "cloisters", "loggias", "loggie", "piazzas", "piazze", "concourses", "corridors", "galleries", "halls", "hallways", "passageways" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "archives":{ "a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale":{ "examples":[ "asked that the rare book be brought from the archive", "sent the novelist's letters to the archive for preservation" ], "synonyms":[ "libraries" ], "near synonyms":[ "rental libraries", "lending libraries", "bibliothecas", "bibliothecae", "stacks" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in organizes , compiles":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "arranges", "collates", "compiles", "organizes", "systematizes", "balls", "batches", "bunches", "clusters", "huddles", "heaps", "piles", "stacks", "combines", "connects", "joins", "links", "merges", "pools", "unites", "scrapes (up or together)", "re-collects", "regathers", "regroups", "accumulates", "amasses", "assembles", "bulks (up)", "collects", "concentrates", "congregates", "constellates", "corrals", "garners", "gathers", "groups", "lumps", "picks up", "rounds up", "bands", "brigades", "musters", "raises", "rallies", "flocks", "herds", "hives", "packs", "presses", "swarms", "throngs" ], "near antonyms":[ "breaks up", "disbands", "disintegrates", "dissolves", "separates", "severs", "splits (up)", "dismisses", "sends", "dispels", "disperses", "dissipates", "scatters" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] } }