Word: Accessory
Part of Speech: Noun and Adjective
Basic Definition: 1. As a noun: An accessory is something extra that you add to something else to improve it or make it more useful. This could be something like jewelry or a handbag that you wear with your clothes. 2. As an adjective: It describes something that helps or supports something else. For example, an accessory pump helps a main pump work better.
Usage Instructions: - Noun: Use "accessory" when talking about things that are not essential but add style or functionality. - Adjective: Use "accessory" when describing something that helps or supports another thing.
Examples: - Noun: "She wore a beautiful necklace as an accessory to her dress." - Adjective: "The accessory equipment is necessary for the main machinery to function properly."
Advanced Usage: - In legal terms, an "accessory" can refer to someone who helps another person commit a crime, even if they did not directly commit the crime themselves. For example: "He was charged as an accessory to the robbery."
Word Variants: - Accessorize (verb): To add accessories to something. Example: "She loves to accessorize her outfits with colorful scarves." - Accessorization (noun): The act of adding accessories.
Different Meanings: 1. Fashion: Refers to items like belts, hats, or bags that enhance an outfit. 2. Legal: Refers to a person who assists in a crime, which can have serious consequences.
Synonyms: - Noun: Supplement, addition, enhancement, embellishment. - Adjective: Auxiliary, supportive, supplementary.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - "In addition to" can sometimes be used in a similar way to reference accessories. For example: "In addition to her job, she volunteers at a local charity." - "To accessorize" is a common phrase used in fashion to mean adding items to improve the overall look.