English dictionary
hall
/h/O/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
ExamplesThe elevators were at the end of the hall.
Synonyms hallwaySource: WordNet 3.0
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a large entrance or reception room or area
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a large room for gatherings or entertainment
ExamplesLecture hall.
Pool hall.
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a college or university building containing living quarters for students
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the large room of a manor or castle
Synonyms manor hallSource: WordNet 3.0
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English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943)
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United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)
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United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914)
Synonyms charles martin hallSource: WordNet 3.0
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United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871)
Synonyms charles francis hallSource: WordNet 3.0
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United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the two satellites of Mars) (1829-1907)
Synonyms asaph hallSource: WordNet 3.0
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a large and imposing house
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a large building used by a college or university for teaching or research
ExamplesHalls of learning.
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a large building for meetings or entertainment
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A building or room of considerable size and stateliness, used for public purposes; as, Westminster <i>Hall</i>, in London.
Source: webster1913