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trance

/'trɑ:ns/
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Word: Trance

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Definition:
  1. Noun: A trance is a state of mind where a person feels dreamy or not fully aware of their surroundings. It can be like a deep sleep or a daydream where you are not really thinking about what is happening around you.
  2. Verb: To trance someone means to attract them strongly or make them fall under a spell, almost as if they are mesmerized.
Usage Instructions:

When using "trance" as a noun, you can describe a feeling of being lost in thought or not fully present in the moment. As a verb, it is used when someone captivates or enchants another person, causing them to focus solely on that person or thing.

Examples:
  • Noun: "She was in a trance while listening to the soothing music, unaware of the world around her."
  • Verb: "The magician tranced the audience with his incredible performance."
Advanced Usage:

In psychology, a trance state can be used in therapies, where a therapist helps a person enter a relaxed state to address issues.

Word Variants:
  • Trancelike (adjective): Describing a state that resembles a trance.
    • Example: "He had a trancelike expression on his face as he stared at the painting."
  • Trance-inducing (adjective): Something that causes a trance state.
    • Example: "The trance-inducing rhythm of the drums made everyone sway."
Different Meanings:
  • In Music/Dance: "Trance" can refer to a genre of electronic music that creates a hypnotic feeling, encouraging listeners to lose themselves in the rhythm.
  • In Spiritual Practices: A trance can also refer to a state of altered consciousness achieved during meditation or rituals.
Synonyms:
  • For Noun Use: Hypnosis, stupor, daze, dream state.
  • For Verb Use: Captivate, mesmerize, enchant.
Idioms & Phrasal Verbs:

While "trance" doesn't have many idiomatic expressions, you might encounter phrases like: - "In a daze": Similar to being in a trance, meaning confused or unable to think clearly. - Example: "After the shocking news, she walked around in a daze."

Summary:

"Trance" describes a dreamy, altered state of consciousness, often linked to relaxation or fascination.

Noun
  1. a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep
  2. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Verb
  1. attract; cause to be enamored
    • She captured all the men's hearts

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