Word a Day
awe
What does awe mean?
awe (noun): an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use awe in a sentence?
- He stared over the edge with a feeling of awe. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
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What does “awe” mean?
an increase in size, number, value, or strength
Not quite: that's what growth means.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
Not quite: that's what leader means.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
Not quite: that's what hand means.
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
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