© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Grammar

anagrammatize

IPA: /ˈænəˌɡræməˌtaɪz/

KK: /ˈænəˌɡræməˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To rearrange the letters of a word or phrase to create a new word or phrase.

Example: She loves to anagrammatize words for fun during her free time.

anally

IPA: /ˈænəli/

KK: /ˈænəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the anus.

Example: The doctor explained the procedure that would be performed anally.

analogously

IPA: /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs.li/

KK: /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a similarity or comparison between two things.

Example: The two situations can be understood analogously, as they share common features.

anapest

IPA: /ˈænəˌpɛst/

KK: /ˈænəˌpɛst/

noun

Definition: A type of rhythm in poetry that has two short sounds followed by one long sound.

Example: The poem uses an anapest to create a flowing rhythm.

anapestic

IPA: /ˌænəˈpɛstɪk/

KK: /ˈænəˌpɛstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific rhythmic pattern in poetry or music, characterized by two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.

Example: The poem used anapestic meter to create a lively and rhythmic flow.

anaphor

IPA: /ˈænəfɔːr/

KK: /ˈænəˌfɔr/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that refers back to another word or phrase mentioned earlier in a sentence or conversation.

Example: In the sentence 'Maria lost her keys, and she can't find them', 'she' is an anaphor that refers to 'Maria'.

anaphora

IPA: /əˈnæfərə/

KK: /əˈnæfərə/

noun

Definition: A term in linguistics that refers to the use of a word or phrase to refer back to another word or phrase, often used for clarity or emphasis. It can also mean the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences or clauses.

Example: In the sentence 'When he arrived, he was surprised to see her', 'he' is an example of anaphora referring back to a previously mentioned noun.

anaphoric

IPA: /əˈnæfərɪk/

KK: /əˈnæfərɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a word or phrase that refers back to another word or phrase mentioned earlier in a sentence or text.

Example: In the sentence 'Maria lost her keys, and she can't find them', the word 'she' is an anaphoric reference to 'Maria'.

anaphorically

IPA: /əˌnæfəˈrɪkli/

KK: /əˈnæfərɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that refers back to a previous word or phrase in a sentence.

Example: The pronoun was used anaphorically to refer to the noun mentioned earlier.

anastrophe

IPA: /əˈnæstrəfi/

KK: /əˈnæstrəfi/

noun

Definition: A figure of speech where the usual order of words is reversed, often used for emphasis or poetic effect.

Example: The poet used anastrophe to create a unique rhythm in the line, making it stand out.

←1

...

111213

...

175→