court
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈkɔːt/]
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1. court (noun) — sense 1
Definition: An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
Example: The girls were playing in the court.
2. court (noun) — sense 2
Definition: An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.: A street with no outlet, a cul-de-sac.
3. court (noun) — sense 3
Definition: An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.: A housing estate under the Home Ownership Scheme.
4. court (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To seek to achieve or win (a prize).
Example: He was courting big new accounts that previous salesmen had not attempted.
5. court (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
Example: She courted controversy with her frank speeches.
6. court (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To attempt to attract, in any way; to invite by attractions.
Example: Near-synonyms: entice, allure; see also Thesaurus:allure
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