send

send

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/sɛnd/]

Senses

1. send (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).

Example: Every day at two o'clock, he sends his secretary out to buy him a coffee.

2. send (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To get one going; move to excitement or rapture; to delight or thrill.

Example: I don't know what it is, but this music really sends me.

3. send (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To amuse greatly or otherwise stun by absurdity.

Example: In news that has absolutely sent me this spooky season, the owners of the literal Amityville Horror House (yep, *that* one with all the murders) have taken it upon themselves to decorate for Halloween.

4. send (noun) — sense 4

Definition: An operation in which data is transmitted.

Example: In the sonification of the PDE code, notes are scattered throughout a wide pitch range, and sends and receives are relatively balanced; although in the beginning of the application there are bursts of sends […]

5. send (noun) — sense 5

Definition: An icon (usually on a computer screen and labeled with the word "Send") on which one clicks (with a mouse or its equivalent) or taps to transmit an email or other electronic message.

Example: Good thing I didn't hit send on that resume; I just noticed a bad typo.

6. send (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A messenger, especially one sent to fetch the bride.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • sent (go, Proto-Indo-European)

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