FEED
To give food to a person or animal so that they can eat.
Other meanings and uses
- Food prepared or supplied for animals.
- A regularly updated stream of information or posts.
Definitions of the day · 2026-10-14
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THING
An object, matter or entity that is not named more precisely.
Other meanings and uses
- A situation, event or activity under discussion.
- Personal belongings considered collectively.
SERVE
To provide someone with food, drink or another requested item.
Other meanings and uses
- To work for a person, organization or public body.
- To fulfill a particular purpose or function.
SUGGESTION
An idea or possible course of action offered for consideration.
Other meanings and uses
- The act or process of putting an idea forward.
- An idea communicated indirectly rather than stated outright.
FIERY
Containing, resembling or brightly colored like fire.
Other meanings and uses
- Having a strongly burning or spicy taste.
- Showing intense emotion, energy or temper.
FLICKER
To shine with an unsteady light that rapidly varies in brightness.
Other meanings and uses
- A quick, light movement that appears and disappears.
- An intermittent change or wavering in a visible display.
FLASH
A brief and sudden burst of bright light.
Other meanings and uses
- To appear or be displayed very briefly.
- A sudden, short-lived occurrence or moment.
FOMENT
To encourage or stir up trouble, conflict or other harmful activity.
Other meanings and uses
- A transitive verb commonly applied to unrest or rebellion.
SMASH
To break something violently, often into many pieces and with noise.
Other meanings and uses
- A forceful collision or heavy striking blow.
- An unusually popular or successful work or event.
HULK
A very large, heavy or awkward person or object.
Other meanings and uses
- The empty or ruined body of a ship or large vehicle.
- To appear as a large, imposing shape.
TRACE
To follow the course, development or origin of something.
Other meanings and uses
- To copy an outline by drawing over its visible lines.
- A mark or record left by a person, object or event.
FUMBLE
To handle or search for something with awkward, uncertain movements.
Other meanings and uses
- To make an awkward or unsuccessful attempt.
- To lose control of a ball while it is being carried.
SLICE
A thin, broad piece cut from a larger object, especially food.
Other meanings and uses
- To cut something into thin or broad pieces.
- A portion or share of a larger total.
WHIFF
A slight smell carried briefly through the air.
Other meanings and uses
- A small puff or gust of air, smoke or gas.
- To smell something briefly or faintly.
VOLLEY
A simultaneous discharge of several projectiles or weapons.
Other meanings and uses
- A rapid series of remarks, questions or similar actions.
- To send several things out in quick succession.
PUNISHER
A person or thing that imposes a penalty for wrongdoing.
Other meanings and uses
- A descriptive label for someone who punishes another.
- The agent noun formed from the verb “punish.”