Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: figure
IPA transcription: [f'ɪɡjɚ]
Pronunciations of figure
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: figure, fig
    Meaning: a diagram or picture illustrating textual material; "the area covered can be seen from Figure 2"
  • Synonyms: human_body, physical_body, material_body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
    Meaning: alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
  • Synonyms: digit, figure
    Meaning: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits"
  • Synonyms: figure
    Meaning: a model of a bodily form (especially of a person); "he made a figure of Santa Claus"
  • Synonyms: name, figure, public_figure
    Meaning: a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"
  • Synonyms: figure
    Meaning: a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
  • Synonyms: figure
    Meaning: an amount of money expressed numerically; "a figure of $17 was suggested"
  • Synonyms: figure
    Meaning: the impression produced by a person; "he cut a fine figure"; "a heroic figure"
  • Synonyms: number, figure
    Meaning: the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals; "he had a number of chores to do"; "the number of parameters is small"; "the figure was about a thousand"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: calculate, estimate, reckon, count_on, figure, forecast
    Meaning: judge to be probable
  • Synonyms: figure, enter
    Meaning: be or play a part of or in; "Elections figure prominently in every government program"; "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?"
  • Synonyms: visualize, visualise, envision, project, fancy, see, figure, picture, image
    Meaning: imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; "I can't see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy"
  • Synonyms: calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work_out, reckon, figure
    Meaning: make a mathematical calculation or computation
  • Synonyms: figure
    Meaning: understand; "He didn't figure her"
Usage examples
  • 'An injured figure!'
  • "A figure of speech, Brion.
  • "But this is only a figure."
  • Now, how will they figure the battle?
  • And her figure, her face, her profile!
  • "What kind of figure?" put in the girl.
  • I am disappointed and cut a poor figure.'
  • That is change enough from a carved wooden figure.
  • You, too, are disappointed and cut a poor figure.'
  • His tall figure stretched itself to its full height.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Presidency of James Madison, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Eastern Bloc, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Edward VII, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Major depressive disorder, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Omayra Sánchez, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Nyarlathotep, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Imagism, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Terry Fox, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Pierre Trudeau, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Bird, License CC BY-SA 4.0