figure (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡ.ər/

Definition

A shape or form, especially of a person or animal.

Examples

• The drawing showed a strange figure in the distance.

• She noticed a figure of a cat on the wall.

• He saw the figure of a man standing by the door.

How to Use figure

figure out (phrasal verb)

To understand or solve something. — "We need to figure out the best way to do this."

figure on (prepositional phrase)

To expect or plan for something. — "We are figuring on arriving by noon."

figure of speech (collocation)

A word or phrase with a meaning different from its literal meaning. — " 'It's raining cats and dogs' is a figure of speech."

Synonyms of figure

Words with a similar meaning to figure:

• shape
• form
• outline
• silhouette

Antonyms of figure

Words with the opposite meaning to figure:

• background
• void

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