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list¹ Definition

list (list)

noun

  1. Obsolete a narrow strip or border; specif.,
    1. a strip of cloth
    2. a stripe of color
    3. a boundary
    1. a narrow strip of wood, esp. sapwood, trimmed from the edge of a board
    2. listel
  3. the selvage of cloth

  4. Etymology: from the idea of a narrow slip of paper

    a series of names, words, numbers, etc. set forth in order; catalog, roll, etc.
  5. ☆ a ridge of earth between two furrows
  6. list price

Etymology: ME liste, merging < OE, a hem, border & Anglo-Fr < OFr < Gmc *lista, akin to Ger leiste < IE base *leizd-, edge, border > L lira, line, furrow, Alb leth, the raised border of a plot of ground, wall

transitive verb

  1. Obsolete to edge with, or arrange in, stripes or bands
    1. to set forth (a series of names, items, etc.) in order
    2. to enter (a name, item, etc.) in a list, directory, catalog, etc.
  3. ☆ to plow (ground) or plant (corn) with a lister
  4. to trim a strip of wood, esp. sapwood, from the edge of (a board)
  5. Finance to admit (a stock, option, etc.) for trading on an exchange

intransitive verb

  1. ☆ to plow with a lister
  2. to be listed for sale, as in a catalog (at the price specified)
  3. Archaic to enlist in the armed forces

list² Definition

list (list)

transitive verb

Archaic to be pleasing to; suit

Etymology: ME listen < OE lystan < base of lust, desire, appetite: see lust

intransitive verb

Archaic to wish; like; choose

noun

Archaic a craving, desire, or inclination

list³ Definition

list (list)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to tilt to one side, as a ship

Etymology: prob. specialized use of list

noun

a tilting or inclining to one side

list4 Definition

list (list)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

Archaic to listen (to)

Etymology: ME listen < OE hlystan < base of hlyst, hearing, akin to Ger lauschen, dial. laustern < IE base *leu-, to hear > L cluere, to be called

list Synonyms

list

n.

roll, record, catalog, register, inventory, schedule, listing, program, agenda, arrangement, enrollment, gazette, slate, archive, enumeration, itemization, draft, panel, brief, invoice, memorandum, account, outline, syllabus, tally, manifest, prospectus, bulletin, directory, roster, subscribers, census, muster, poll, ballot, table, table of contents, index, bibliography, menu, bill of fare, dictionary, glossary, lexicon, vocabulary, bill of lading, docket, shortlist, backlist, lineup, laundry list*; see also catalog, file 2, index 2, table 2.

list, the broadest in scope of these terms, applies to a series of items of any kind, no matter what the arrangement or purpose; catalog implies an extensive list that is methodically arranged and often contains descriptive information a mail-order catalog, the card catalog in a library; an inventory is an itemized list of goods or property, esp. a list made periodically of the stock of a business; a register is a book, etc. in which names, events, or other items are formally or officially recorded a register of voters; a roll is an official list of the members of a group, esp. as used for checking attendance

list Synonyms

list

v.

  1. To enter in a list

    set down, arrange, bill, catalogue, schedule, enter, note, place, chronicle, post, insert, classify, file, enroll, register, manifest, inscribe, tally, inventory, enumerate, record, index, calendar, tabulate, book, invoice, census, draft, poll, impanel, slate, docket, keep count of, run down, call the roll; see also file 1, record 1.

    Antonyms remove*, wipe out*, obliterate. *

  2. To cultivate with a lister

    cultivate, seed, prepare; see plow 1.

  3. To lean

    pitch, slant, incline; see lean 1.

list Usage Examples

Preposition: of

publication: You can also view our detailed list of publications on this topic for further references.

Converse of object

  • wait: Are you on the waiting list for an NHS hearing aid?
  • compile: Public Relations have compiled a short list of pointers which small business people may find useful in raising their firmâs profile within vertical markets.
  • join: If you want to keep up to date with things then join the mailing list.
  • mail: The Secretariat also suggested carrying out a targeted consultation when appropriate, eg on consent issues, using media, mailing lists and email.
  • contain: The bulk of the book contains a list of agreed prices for a bewildering variety of silks.

Preposition: in

  • appendix: Correspondence The correspondence received and listed in appendix 1 was referred to the relevant Councilors for information and action.
  • porch: If you could also help by donating a prize, please put your name next to the donation on the list in the porch.

Adjective modifier

  • alphabetical: Scroll down the alphabetical list using your mouse or cursor, or click on a letter to take you straight there.
  • full: For a full list of all our Overview pages, click here.
  • comprehensive: For a comprehensive list of news readers try looking at Wikipedia's listings.
  • exhaustive: World War One This is far from an exhaustive list of books about the Great War.
  • drop-down: Option Choices Questions will appear as either a drop-down list or check box.
  • extensive: To view an extensive list of the savings that you can make against international roaming, click here.

Noun used with modifier

  • mailing: We will add the new rep to our mailing list.
  • reading: A full course reading list is normally issued at the beginning of the session.
  • wine: Unique, award winning restaurant and highly commended wine list, 36 bedrooms and use of leisure club.
  • discussion: S tudents used the email discussion list to add or elaborate further on a remark made in the seminar.
  • email: S tudents used the email discussion list to add or elaborate further on a remark made in the seminar.
  • shopping: New items can be added to a shopping list at any time where you see the Add to Shopping List icon.

Browse dictionary entries near list

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  3. ‹ lisp
  4. ‹ lisle
  5. ‹ lisente
  6. ‹ Lisbon
  7. ‹ Lisa
  8. ‹ lis pendens
  9. ‹ LIS
  10. ‹ liripipe
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