--- title: D — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 36 description: The 1197 words of the English dictionary under D, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/36/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / D # D — The English dictionary · page 36 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Discourtesy is rude, impolite behaviour that shows a lack of respect for other people.[↗](../../discourtesy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A discourtesy is one rude act, such as ignoring someone or not saying thank you.[↗](../../discourtesy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It would be a discourtesy to leave without saying goodbye.[↗](../../discourtesy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight saw the insult as a great discourtesy.[↗](../../discourtesy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Interrupting the speaker is a discourtesy.[↗](../../discourtesy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The manager apologised for the discourtesy of his staff.[↗](../../discourtesy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Not replying to the invitation was a small discourtesy.[↗](../../discourtesy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Ignoring a visitor is a discourtesy in any culture.[↗](../../discourtesy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But if thou wilt not grant it to me, then I will proclaim thy discourtesy wherever thy name is known.’[↗](../../discourtesy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **discover** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To find something for the first time, or to find something that was hidden or unknown.[↗](../../discover/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To find out a fact or learn something you did not know before.[↗](../../discover/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To notice or start to enjoy something new.[↗](../../discover/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* She discovered a love of painting.[↗](../../discover/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Scientists discovered a new kind of frog in the rainforest.[↗](../../discover/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I discovered a coin under the sofa.[↗](../../discover/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We discovered that the shop was closed.[↗](../../discover/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In maths we discovered that every even number can be split into two equal halves.[↗](../../discover/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She discovered a love of reading on holiday.[↗](../../discover/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Who discovered how to make electricity work for us?[↗](../../discover/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The children discovered a secret path in the woods.[↗](../../discover/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Alone you will never discover the path that leads to your wife.'[↗](../../discover/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Google Book Search helps readers discover the world's books while helping authors and publishers reach new audiences.[↗](../../discover/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../discover/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Public domain books are our gateways to the past, representing a wealth of history, culture and knowledge that's often difficult to discover.[↗](../../discover/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../discover/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **discoverable** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Able to be found or found out.[↗](../../discoverable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world's books discoverable online.[↗](../../discoverable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../discoverable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **discovered** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Discovered means found something for the first time, or found something that was hidden or not known.[↗](../../discovered/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Discovered means found out or learned a fact.[↗](../../discovered/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Scientists discovered a new kind of frog.[↗](../../discovered/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We discovered a nest in the hedge.[↗](../../discovered/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She discovered that her keys were missing.[↗](../../discovered/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fleming discovered penicillin by accident.[↗](../../discovered/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They discovered treasure in the old chest.[↗](../../discovered/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I discovered a pattern in the numbers.[↗](../../discovered/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Thank Heaven, I discovered it in time!"[↗](../../discovered/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Many writers maintain that only at a later period the principle of position and the zero was discovered.[↗](../../discovered/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../discovered/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him; now Saul was sitting in Gibeah, under the tamarisk-tree in Ramah, with his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him.[↗](../../discovered/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.22.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../discovered/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **discovery** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A discovery is the finding of something that nobody knew about before, or something that is found.[↗](../../discovery/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A discovery is also learning or realising something new for yourself.[↗](../../discovery/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The discovery of penicillin saved many lives.[↗](../../discovery/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We made an exciting discovery in the garden: a frog\![↗](../../discovery/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists made a new discovery about the Moon.[↗](../../discovery/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The discovery of a dinosaur bone surprised the town.[↗](../../discovery/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Each day at school is full of discoveries.[↗](../../discovery/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Explorers went on voyages of discovery.[↗](../../discovery/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her discovery that she could swim made her very happy.[↗](../../discovery/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The thief, meantime, told his comrades of his discovery.[↗](../../discovery/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Miller farther says: "The discovery of zero, as used above, implies its use in positional arithmetic.[↗](../../discovery/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../discovery/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Even if such an early date cannot be established, it appears likely that scholars will hereafter attribute the discovery of positional arithmetic to the Babylonians instead of the Hindoos."[↗](../../discovery/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../discovery/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **discredit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (noun) Loss of good name or respect; something that brings shame.[↗](../../discredit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To make people stop believing that someone or something is good or true.[↗](../../discredit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was a discredit to the whole family.[↗](../../discredit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her lies discredited her in front of the class.[↗](../../discredit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not discredit your friend by spreading rumours.[↗](../../discredit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **discredited** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Shown to be false or not to be believed: a discredited theory.[↗](../../discredited/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Made to lose people's trust or respect.[↗](../../discredited/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old idea that the Sun goes round the Earth was discredited long ago.[↗](../../discredited/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fake study was discredited by other scientists.[↗](../../discredited/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheat was discredited and lost his medal.[↗](../../discredited/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Rumours tried to discredit the new captain, but they were lies.[↗](../../discredited/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · That diet myth has been completely discredited.[↗](../../discredited/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His story was discredited when the video was found.[↗](../../discredited/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A discredited source should not be used in your project.[↗](../../discredited/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **discreet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Careful not to say or show things that should be kept secret; tactful.[↗](../../discreet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Be discreet and don't tell anyone the surprise.[↗](../../discreet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She was discreet about her gift.[↗](../../discreet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A discreet friend never tells secrets.[↗](../../discreet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.[↗](../../discreet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.41.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../discreet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · And Pharaoh said unto Joseph: 'Forasmuch as God hath shown thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou.[↗](../../discreet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.41.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../discreet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.[↗](../../discreet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.26.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../discreet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **discreetly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Carefully and quietly, so that other people do not notice or are not embarrassed.[↗](../../discreetly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a way that keeps a secret or private matter private.[↗](../../discreetly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She discreetly told him there was spinach in his teeth.[↗](../../discreetly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The waiter discreetly put the bill on the table.[↗](../../discreetly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad discreetly wiped a tear from his eye.[↗](../../discreetly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please leave discreetly if you need the toilet during the show.[↗](../../discreetly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective discreetly followed the man.[↗](../../discreetly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher discreetly helped Sam with his shoelaces.[↗](../../discreetly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He discreetly checked his phone under the table.[↗](../../discreetly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **discrepancy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A difference between two things that should be the same, such as two numbers, accounts or stories.[↗](../../discrepancy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A mismatch that shows something may be wrong.[↗](../../discrepancy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was a discrepancy between the two thermometers.[↗](../../discrepancy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective spotted a discrepancy in the witness's story.[↗](../../discrepancy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We found a discrepancy of £2 in the cake sale money.[↗](../../discrepancy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you explain the discrepancy between your answer and mine?[↗](../../discrepancy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The discrepancy was caused by a typo.[↗](../../discrepancy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists noticed a discrepancy in the data.[↗](../../discrepancy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The register showed 28 pupils, but there were 27: a discrepancy of one.[↗](../../discrepancy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **discrete** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Separate and distinct; made of parts that are clearly apart from each other.[↗](../../discrete/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths) Discrete data can only take certain values, usually whole numbers that you count, like the number of pets.[↗](../../discrete/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The number of goals in a match is discrete data.[↗](../../discrete/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Height is continuous, but the number of children in a class is discrete.[↗](../../discrete/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The project has three discrete stages.[↗](../../discrete/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Shoe sizes are discrete: you cannot buy size 4.37.[↗](../../discrete/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The tablet split the job into discrete tasks.[↗](../../discrete/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Draw a bar chart with gaps for discrete data.[↗](../../discrete/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The puzzle had discrete pieces that fitted together.[↗](../../discrete/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **discretion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Discretion is being careful not to tell secrets or upset people.[↗](../../discretion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Discretion is the freedom to decide what to do: at the teacher's discretion.[↗](../../discretion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Viewer discretion means take care, some things may upset you.[↗](../../discretion/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Discretion can also mean good judgement, being sensible and wise about what to do.[↗](../../discretion/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please use discretion with this secret.[↗](../../discretion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Homework extensions are at the teacher's discretion.[↗](../../discretion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse acted with discretion.[↗](../../discretion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Viewer discretion is advised.[↗](../../discretion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Leave the tip to your discretion.[↗](../../discretion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor treated the family's news with discretion.[↗](../../discretion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · You have genius, but no discretion.[↗](../../discretion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Discretion shall watch over thee, discernment shall guard thee; (Writings PRO.2.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../discretion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · That thou mayest preserve discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.[↗](../../discretion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.5.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../discretion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion; (Writings PRO.1.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../discretion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **discus** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A heavy flat round disc that athletes throw as far as they can.[↗](../../discus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The sport or event of throwing this disc, called «the discus».[↗](../../discus/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She won the discus at the county championships.[↗](../../discus/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The discus flew over thirty metres.[↗](../../discus/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · You spin round before you throw the discus.[↗](../../discus/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Ancient Greeks threw the discus at the Olympic Games.[↗](../../discus/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Stand well back when someone is throwing the discus.[↗](../../discus/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school has a plastic discus for practice.[↗](../../discus/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The discus thrower held the disc flat in her hand.[↗](../../discus/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **discuss** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To discuss something is to talk about it with others, sharing ideas and opinions.[↗](../../discuss/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To discuss a topic in writing is to write about it, looking at different sides.[↗](../../discuss/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Let's discuss the story in our groups.[↗](../../discuss/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We discussed how to share the jobs fairly.[↗](../../discuss/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The class discussed what makes a good friend.[↗](../../discuss/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My parents discussed where to go on holiday.[↗](../../discuss/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Discuss your answer with a partner.[↗](../../discuss/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The teachers discussed the plan for sports day.[↗](../../discuss/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In the essay, discuss the good and bad points of mobile phones.[↗](../../discuss/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Many plans were discussed, but none of them was thought good enough.[↗](../../discuss/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I came to this conclusion in investig- ating the pronunciation of the vowels, which the reader will tind in my nNrpr: -ip;r "prT (will a\]ipear shortly i. in which 1 have discussed it at lengtii.[↗](../../discuss/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../discuss/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **discussion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A discussion is a talk between people about a subject, where they share ideas and opinions.[↗](../../discussion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A discussion is a piece of writing that looks at different sides of a question.[↗](../../discussion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We had a class discussion about pets.[↗](../../discussion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Listen carefully in a discussion and take turns.[↗](../../discussion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After a long discussion, we chose a name for the class fish.[↗](../../discussion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan is still under discussion.[↗](../../discussion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher led a discussion about kindness.[↗](../../discussion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Write a discussion text on whether children should have phones.[↗](../../discussion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This was a very important point, and needed much discussion.[↗](../../discussion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disdain** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (noun) A feeling that someone or something is not worth respect; scorn.[↗](../../disdain/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To refuse something because you think you are too good for it.[↗](../../disdain/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He looked at the beggar with disdain.[↗](../../disdain/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She disdained the cheap present.[↗](../../disdain/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The giant took the words in high disdain.[↗](../../disdain/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I disdained to set with the dogs of my flock.[↗](../../disdain/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.30.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disdain/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.[↗](../../disdain/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.17.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disdain/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus saith the Lord GOD: Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with disdain of soul to destroy, for the old hatred; (Prophets EZK.25.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disdain/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **disdainful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Showing that you think someone or something is not worth respect; scornful.[↗](../../disdainful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The prince gave a disdainful look at the gift.[↗](../../disdainful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The leopard made disdainful remarks about the fox.[↗](../../disdainful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not be so disdainful of your little brother.[↗](../../disdainful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **disdainfully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a scornful way, showing you think someone is beneath you.[↗](../../disdainfully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* “Oh, indeed,” he said disdainfully.[↗](../../disdainfully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grumedan looked on disdainfully.[↗](../../disdainfully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She sniffed disdainfully at the cheap cake.[↗](../../disdainfully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **disease** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A disease is an illness that affects people, animals or plants, with particular signs (symptoms).[↗](../../disease/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Disease (uncountable) is illness in general.[↗](../../disease/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Measles is a disease that spreads easily.[↗](../../disease/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Washing your hands helps stop disease.[↗](../../disease/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Vaccines protect us from some diseases.[↗](../../disease/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Rats and fleas spread disease in the past.[↗](../../disease/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Heart disease can be helped by exercise.[↗](../../disease/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The tree had a disease that killed its leaves.[↗](../../disease/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And He will bring back upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast in dread of; and they shall cleave unto thee.[↗](../../disease/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.28.60, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disease/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness; and He will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee, but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.[↗](../../disease/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.7.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disease/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Who forgiveth all thine iniquity; who healeth all Thy diseases; (Writings PSA.103.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disease/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · But in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.[↗](../../disease/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.15.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disease/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.[↗](../../disease/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.21.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disease/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **disembark** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To get off a ship, plane or boat.[↗](../../disembark/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We disembarked at the port after the long trip.[↗](../../disembark/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The passengers disembarked from the plane.[↗](../../disembark/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The captain told us to disembark quickly.[↗](../../disembark/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **disenchant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To break a magic spell so that a person or creature gets back their true form.[↗](../../disenchant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What must I do to disenchant the swan?[↗](../../disenchant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fairy can disenchant the frog with one kiss.[↗](../../disenchant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Only a true friend can disenchant the cursed prince.[↗](../../disenchant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **disenchanted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Freed from a magic spell and back in true form.[↗](../../disenchanted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Having lost a belief or a hope, so no longer keen on something.[↗](../../disenchanted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The little fawn was disenchanted and became a boy again.[↗](../../disenchanted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · After the trip, she felt disenchanted with the holiday.[↗](../../disenchanted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The queen returned to the palace once the spell was broken.[↗](../../disenchanted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **disentangle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To disentangle is to untangle things that have become knotted or caught up together, so that they lie free and straight.[↗](../../disentangle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It took me ten minutes to disentangle the knotted kite string.[↗](../../disentangle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you disentangle these necklaces?[↗](../../disentangle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer disentangled the fox from the net.[↗](../../disentangle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She tried to disentangle the wool.[↗](../../disentangle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) … 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