gloss
Definitions
Noun
- An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
- An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
- The property of being smooth and shiny
- An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
Verb
- Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
- Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
- Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
- Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "gloss".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "gloss".
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Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "gloss".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "gloss" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "gloss" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "gloss" in the same piece of text.
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 8
Fragments: 11
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
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