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2. summer
noun. ['ˈsʌmɝ'] the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox.
Synonyms
Etymology
- summer (English)
- somer (Anglo-Norman)
- somer (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sumor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. summer
noun. ['ˈsʌmɝ'] the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- summer (English)
- somer (Anglo-Norman)
- somer (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sumor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. duck
verb. ['ˈdʌk'] to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. duck
noun. ['ˈdʌk'] small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs.
Synonyms
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. duck
verb. ['ˈdʌk'] submerge or plunge suddenly.
Antonyms
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. duck
verb. ['ˈdʌk'] avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues).
Synonyms
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. duck
noun. ['ˈdʌk'] a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents.
Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))