awesome

/'ɔ:səm/

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Word: Awesome

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "awesome" means something that is very impressive or inspiring. It can describe things that make you feel wonder, admiration, or a deep sense of respect.

Usage Instructions:

• "Awesome" is often used to express strong feelings about something positive or remarkable.
• It can describe places, experiences, people, or things that you find extraordinary.

Examples:

1. "The view from the mountain was awesome."
2. "She did an awesome job on her presentation."
3. "The concert was so awesome that everyone was cheering."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "awesome" in more formal contexts, but it is commonly used in everyday conversation.
• It is often used to express excitement, so it can be a bit informal.

Word Variants:

• Awesomeness (noun): The quality of being awesome.
  • Example: "The awesomeness of the sunset took our breath away."
• Awesomely (adverb): In a way that is awesome.
  • Example: "She performed awesomely in the competition."

Different Meanings:

1. Historical Meaning: Originally, "awesome" was used to describe something that inspires fear or wonder. For example, a powerful storm might be called "awesome" because it is both frightening and impressive.
2. Modern Usage: Today, "awesome" is mostly used in a positive sense, to describe things that are exciting or admirable.

Synonyms:

• Impressive
• Remarkable
• Amazing
• Incredible
• Fantastic
• Astounding

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "awesome," but you can combine it with other words to express similar ideas.
  • For instance: "That was an awesome experience!" or "We had an awesome time at the party!"

Summary:

"Awesome" is a powerful word that conveys strong admiration or wonder. You can use it in many different situations to express how impressive something is.

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Adjective

1. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
   • New York is an amazing city
   • the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight
   • the awesome complexity of the universe
   • this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath- Melville
   • Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent

Synonyms

• amazing
• awe-inspiring
• awful
• awing