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- pronunciation:
- taU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a tall narrow building, a similar part of a building, or a separate, often unwalled, structure that rises high above the ground.
A flag was flying over the castle tower.There's a wonderful view from the observation tower.
- similar words:
- beacon, belfry, lookout, obelisk, overlook, pinnacle, spire, steeple, turret, ziggurat
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| related words: |
beacon |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
towers, towering, towered |
| definition 1: |
to rise high or far above others; reach a great height.
At age 16, he now towers over his father.- similar words:
- ascend, climb, lift, mount, peak, rise, soar, spire, stretch
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| definition 2: |
to be outstanding; surpass others.
She towered over the rest of the class in math.- synonyms:
- exceed, excel, shine, transcend
- similar words:
- dominate, lead, predominate, prevail
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| related words: |
arise, ascend, bulk, dominate, loom, peak |
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| derivation: |
towerlike (adj.) |
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