list
18 ENTRIES FOUND:
- list (noun)
- list (verb)
- list (verb)
- list (noun)
- listing (noun)
- list price (noun)
- A–list (noun)
- dean's list (noun)
- disabled list (noun)
- hit list (noun)
- laundry list (noun)
- mailing list (noun)
- shopping list (noun)
- short list (noun)
- waiting list (noun)
- watch list (noun)
- wine list (noun)
- wish list (noun)
plural
lists
plural
lists
Britannica Dictionary definition of LIST
[count]
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:
a series of names, words, numbers, etc., that are usually written down with each new one appearing below the previous one
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see also checklist, dean's list, disabled list, hit list, laundry list, mailing list, shopping list, short list, waiting list, wish list
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a long/short list of names
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the first/last name on the list = the name at the top/bottom of the list
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Make a list of the ingredients you need to bake the cake.
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draw up a list
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I wrote a list of the books I've most enjoyed.
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a growing list of volunteers
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a grocery list [=a list of groceries to be bought]
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The restaurant has an extensive wine list. [=a list of the wines that are available in a restaurant]
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Her first novel was on the best-seller list for two months. [=the list of books that are selling the most copies]
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We were included in the guest list. [=the list of people who are invited to something, such as a party]
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I have a long list of things to do. = I have a long to-do list.
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High on my list (of things to do) is getting the car fixed.
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I like all of his books, but this one is at the top of the list. [=this is the best one]
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list
/ˈlɪst/
verb
lists;
listed;
listing
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list
/ˈlɪst/
verb
lists;
listed;
listing
Britannica Dictionary definition of LIST
1
[+ object]
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to make a list of (names, things, etc.)
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He listed the required qualifications for the job.
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List the ingredients that you need to bake the cake.
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I listed my likes and dislikes.
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[+ object]
a
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to include (something) in a list
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Her telephone number is listed [=entered] in the directory.
b
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to enter information about (someone or something) in a list
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The hospital has listed him (as being) in fair condition.
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The animal has been listed as endangered/threatened.
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He lists himself as a political liberal. [=he says that he is a political liberal]
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[no object]
US
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to have a specified list price
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The car lists at/for $30,000.
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list
/ˈlɪst/
verb
lists;
listed;
listing
3
list
/ˈlɪst/
verb
lists;
listed;
listing
Britannica Dictionary definition of LIST
[no object]
of a ship
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to lean to one side
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The ship was listing heavily to port/starboard.
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list
/ˈlɪst/
noun
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list
/ˈlɪst/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of LIST
[singular]
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the condition of a ship that is leaning to one side
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The ship had a heavy list to starboard.
