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English adjective: lame | |||
| 1. | lame pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness | ||
| Samples | A feeble excuse. A lame argument. | ||
| Synonyms | feeble | ||
| Similar | weak | ||
| Antonyms | strong | ||
| 2. | lame disabled in the feet or legs | ||
| Samples | A crippled soldier. A game leg. | ||
| Synonyms | crippled, game, gimpy, halt, halting | ||
| Similar | unfit | ||
| Antonyms | fit | ||
English noun: lame | |||
| 1. | lame (person) someone who doesn't understand what is going on | ||
| Synonyms | square | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | simple, simpleton | ||
| 2. | lame (artifact) a fabric interwoven with threads of metal | ||
| Samples | She wore a gold lame dress. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||
English verb: lame | |||
| 1. | lame (body) deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg | ||
| Samples | The accident has crippled her for life. | ||
| Synonyms | cripple | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | maim | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | hamstring | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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