How to Use "Definition" with Example Sentences

definition (n): the meaning of a word

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Used with adjectives:

"The dictionary gave a clear definition of the word."
(clear, concise, exact, precise)

"There are broad definitions for that word."
(broad, expanded, wide)

"It is not easy to understand the strict definitions in the contract."
(strict, formal, official)

"What is the dictionary definition?"
(dictionary, legal, accepted, standard, textbook, traditional)

Used with verbs:

"Can you give a definition for this word?"
(give, provide)

"This does not fit the definition of beauty."
(fit, meet)

"The teacher did not accept that definition."
(accept)

Used with prepositions:

"According to the definition of friendship, you are not a friend."
(according to)

"You are, by definition, a true friend."
(by)

"Under the definition of children, her adult son is still her child."
(under)