Definition: Having two syllables in a word.

Example: The word 'happy' is disyllabic because it has two syllables.

Definition: A word that has two syllables.

Example: The word 'happy' is disyllabic because it has two syllables.

Definition: A word that has two separate sounds or beats, known as syllables.

Example: The word 'happy' is a disyllable because it has two syllables: 'hap' and 'py'.

Definition: This term describes a type of verb that can have two objects: one that receives the action directly and another that receives it indirectly.

Example: In the sentence 'She gave him a book', the verb 'gave' is ditransitive because it has both a direct object ('a book') and an indirect object ('him').

Definition: A type of verb that can take two objects, typically a direct object and an indirect object.

Example: In the sentence 'She gave him a book', 'gave' is a ditransitive verb because it has both a direct object ('a book') and an indirect object ('him').

Definition: To perform an action or task; to carry out something.

Example: I need to do my homework before dinner.

Definition: A gathering or event, often for entertainment or celebration.

Example: We had a big do for her birthday last weekend.

Definition: To perform an action or task, often used to indicate completing something or carrying out a specific activity.

Example: She needs to do her homework before going out.

Definition: A type of close-fitting jacket worn by men in Europe during the 15th to 17th centuries, or a pair of similar or identical items, or a throw of two dice showing the same number.

Example: He wore a stylish doublet to the royal banquet, showcasing the fashion of his time.

Definition: In a way that is characterized by drafts or cold air, often referring to a space that is not well insulated.

Example: The old house was draftily constructed, making it chilly in the winter months.

Definition: In a way that involves two parts or aspects; in a double manner.

Example: The project was dually funded by the government and private investors.

Definition: In a proper or expected way, often at the right time or in the right manner.

Example: The documents were duly signed by all parties involved.

Definition: Relating to something that is a copy or reproduction of another thing.

Example: The report contained duplicative information that was already included in the previous document.

Definition: Relating to an action that continues for a certain duration without interruption.

Example: In linguistics, a durative verb indicates an action that lasts over time, such as 'run' in the phrase 'I am running.'

Definition: A term used in linguistics to describe a verb or aspect that indicates an action or state that continues over a period of time.

Example: In the sentence, 'She was running', the verb 'running' is a durative form because it shows an ongoing action.