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English noun: purr | |||
| 1. | purr (event) a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
English verb: purr | |||
| 1. | purr (perception) make a soft swishing sound | ||
| Samples | The motor whirred. The car engine purred. | ||
| Examples | Cars purr in the streets , The streets purr with cars | ||
| Synonyms | birr, whir, whirr, whiz, whizz | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | go, sound | ||
| 2. | purr (communication) indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats | ||
| Synonyms | make vibrant sounds | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | resonate, vibrate | ||
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