Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: dance
IPA transcription: [d'æns]
Pronunciations of dance
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: dance
    Meaning: an artistic form of nonverbal communication
  • Synonyms: dance
    Meaning: a party of people assembled for dancing
  • Synonyms: dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltation
    Meaning: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: dance
    Meaning: move in a graceful and rhythmical way; "The young girl danced into the room"
  • Synonyms: dance, trip_the_light_fantastic, trip_the_light_fantastic_toe
    Meaning: move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
  • Synonyms: dance
    Meaning: skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"
Usage examples
  • THE DANCE
  • Then dance!
  • I want to dance.
  • Dance shalt thou--!"
  • But to-day let us dance.
  • Maximov danced his dance.
  • Come, she's going to dance.
  • "Dance shalt thou!" said he.
  • Tell them I'm going to dance.
  • "And when will the dance begin?"
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Gaisce – The President's Award, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Audio description, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Zelda Fitzgerald, License CC BY-SA 4.0