wall — a vertical structure that divides or encloses an area
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a vertical structure that divides or encloses an area
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɔːl/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's dog keeps barking at the wall - I think it sees ghosts!
- The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.
- I'm so tired I could sleep standing against this wall.
wall
NOUN[/wɔːl/]
a vertical structure that divides or encloses an area
A brick wall separates two neighbors in their yards
Call over the wall, watch the leaves fall!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'weall', which is related to Latin 'vallum' (rampart, fortification). The term has been used since Roman times to denote structures built for defense and boundary demarcation.
Breakdown
Old English 'weall' directly evolved into Modern English 'wall', with the initial consonant cluster simplifying through regular phonetic changes in English development.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's dog keeps barking at the wall - I think it sees ghosts!”
“The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.”
“I'm so tired I could sleep standing against this wall.”
“Please hang the picture on the wall carefully.”
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