CARRY ON
A small bag or case that a traveler may take into a vehicle rather than place in its storage area.
Other meanings and uses
- To behave or conduct oneself in a particular way.
- To speak or act in an excited, noisy or foolish manner.
Definitions of the day · 2026-08-13
August 13, 2026 Connections Word Definitions
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LOUNGE
A room or area where people can sit, wait and relax, especially in a public building.
Other meanings and uses
- To sit or lie in a relaxed, informal way.
- A comfortable room in a home or hotel.
FEET
The plural of foot, the body parts at the ends of the legs used for standing and walking.
Other meanings and uses
- A unit of length equal to twelve inches.
- The lower end or base of an object.
- The metrical units used to organize poetic rhythm.
EDGE
The outer boundary or furthest part of something.
Other meanings and uses
- The sharp cutting side of a blade.
- A slight advantage over someone else.
MILES
Plural of mile, a unit used to measure distance.
Other meanings and uses
- A considerable distance in informal speech.
CONTINUE
To resume after an interruption.
Other meanings and uses
- To extend farther in a particular direction.
- To remain in a position or condition.
TURKEY
A large domesticated bird raised for meat, or the meat of that bird.
Other meanings and uses
- The country located between southeastern Europe and western Asia.
- A person or thing considered unsuccessful or disappointing.
CREEP
A person regarded as unpleasant or disturbing.
Other meanings and uses
- To develop or increase gradually.
UPGRADE
To improve something by replacing it with a newer or better version.
Other meanings and uses
- An upward slope or section of a road.
- To move to a higher level, rank or quality.
MAKE IT
To arrive at a place by a particular time.
Other meanings and uses
- To become successful or well known.
- To attend or be able to attend an event.
COMFORT
A state of physical ease or emotional relief from pain, worry or distress.
Other meanings and uses
- To give reassurance or consolation.
- Something that makes life easier or more pleasant.
- A feeling of familiarity and security.
INCH
A unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot.
Other meanings and uses
- A small amount or narrow margin.
CHECKED BAGS
Suitcases or other luggage handed to an airline for transport in the aircraft hold.
Other meanings and uses
- Bags not kept with a passenger in the cabin.
- Luggage recorded and accepted at an airport counter.
PERSIST
To remain in existence or continue to occur.
Other meanings and uses
- To keep insisting on something.
- To continue beyond an expected or appropriate time.
EASE
A state of comfort, freedom from difficulty or lack of strain.
Other meanings and uses
- To make something less painful, severe or difficult.
- The absence of worry or effort.
SHOULDER
The joint and area connecting an arm to the upper part of the body.
Other meanings and uses
- The part of a road beside the main travel lanes.
- The upper slope or side of a mountain.
- To accept responsibility for something.
- To carry or support something on the shoulder.