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book

/b/U/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

    noun.communication

    Examples
    I am reading a good book on economics.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    He used a large book as a doorstop.
    Synonyms volume

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone

    noun.communication

    Examples
    His name is in all the record books.
    Synonyms record record book

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance

    noun.communication

    Synonyms playscript script

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

    noun.possession

    Examples
    They got a subpoena to examine our books.
    Synonyms account book book of account ledger leger

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game

    noun.group

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made

    noun.group

    Examples
    They run things by the book around here.
    Synonyms rule book

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. the sacred writings of the Christian religions

    noun.communication

    Synonyms bible christian bible good book holy scripture holy writ scripture word word of god

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. a major division of a long written composition

    noun.communication

    Examples
    The book of Isaiah.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    He bought a book of stamps.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. A collection of sheets of paper, or similar material, blank, written, or printed, bound together; commonly, many folded and bound sheets containing continuous printing or writing.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. engage for a performance

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

    verb.social

    Examples
    The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family.
    Synonyms hold reserve

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. record a charge in a police register

    verb.social

    Examples
    The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. register in a hotel booker

    verb.social

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. To enter, write, or register in a book or list.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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