Word definitions

idea definition   idea (a thought, plan, or suggestion): The surprise party was my idea. Leaving so early was a bad idea. (a belief or opinion): She has some strange ideas about how to bring up children. I thought we could do it ourselves, but my brother had other ideas. …

meet definition   meet (to see and speak to someone): I’ll meet you after work. (to see and speak to someone by chance): I met an old school friend at the airport. (to see for the first time, to be introduced to): He met his wife at university. Would you like to meet …

hold definition hold  verb (to take and keep in your hand or arms): Could you hold the baby for me? (to keep in a particular position): Please hold the door open for me. Hold your head still while I brush your hair. Hold the button down for three seconds. (to put …

full definition   full  adjective (filled, so that there is no more space): The glass is full. (crowded with people; having a lot of something): The hall was full to the door. The subway is full of people. The bedroom is full of pictures. (having eaten so much that you …

end definition end (the last part of something): The supermarket is at the end of this street. (a situation in which something stops happening or no longer exists): The war came to an end. (aim or purpose): We have to consider our options with the end in mind. (a part …