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bookish

IPA: /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

KK: /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Someone who loves reading and studying, often spending a lot of time with books.

Example: She has a bookish personality, always carrying a novel wherever she goes.

bookishly

IPA: /ˈbʊkɪʃli/

KK: /ˈbʊkɪʃli/

adjective

Definition: In a manner that is related to books or reading, often implying a scholarly or studious attitude.

Example: She approached the subject bookishly, quoting many authors and referencing numerous texts.

bookishness

IPA: /ˈbʊkɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈbʊkɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very interested in books and reading, often to the point of being overly focused on academic or intellectual pursuits.

Example: Her bookishness made her the top student in her class, as she spent most of her time reading and studying.

booklet

IPA: /ˈbʊklɪt/

KK: /ˈbʊklɪt/

noun

Definition: A small book or pamphlet that usually has a paper cover and provides information on a specific topic.

Example: I received a booklet about the new park opening in my neighborhood.

bookmark

IPA: /ˈbʊk.mɑːrk/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌmɑrk/

noun

Definition: An object used to mark a specific page in a book so that you can easily find it later, or a digital link that takes you to a specific website.

Example: I always use a bookmark to keep my place in my favorite novel.

verb

Definition: To save a specific webpage or document so that you can easily return to it later.

Example: I like to bookmark my favorite websites for quick access.

bookseller

IPA: /ˈbʊkˌsɛlər/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌsɛlɚ/

noun

Definition: A person or business that sells books to customers, often running a bookstore.

Example: The bookseller recommended a great novel for my summer reading list.

bookshop

IPA: /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

KK: /bʊkʃɑp/

noun

Definition: A place where books are sold.

Example: I bought a new novel at the local bookshop.

bookstore

IPA: /ˈbʊkˌstɔːr/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌstɔr/

noun

Definition: A shop that sells books to customers.

Example: I love spending my weekends browsing in the local bookstore.

bookworm

IPA: /ˈbʊkˌwɜːrm/

KK: /ˈbʊkˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A person who loves to read a lot and spends a lot of time doing it.

Example: As a bookworm, she always has her nose in a book during her free time.

boom

IPA: /buːm/

KK: /bum/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or develop quickly and successfully; to make a loud, deep sound.

Example: The economy began to boom after the new policies were implemented.

noun

Definition: A loud, deep sound that is often associated with an explosion or a sudden impact.

Example: The boom of the thunder echoed across the valley.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something grow or develop quickly; to produce a loud, deep sound.

Example: The economy began to boom after the new policies were implemented.

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