--- title: L — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 30 description: The 644 words of the English dictionary under L, 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/L/page/30/) [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/) / L # L — The English dictionary · page 30 [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/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) … [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/29/) **30** [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/31/) … [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/35/) **looker** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A looker is a person who watches something without taking part; a looker-on is the same.[↗](../../looker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The lookers cheered when the boy won the race.[↗](../../looker/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Lookers-on stood at the edge of the square.[↗](../../looker/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Only the lookers waited to see what would happen.[↗](../../looker/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **looketh** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «looketh» means «looks», a form of «look»: To look is to turn your eyes to see something: look at the board.[↗](../../looketh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert.[↗](../../looketh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.23.28, JPS 1917) · and from Bamoth to the valley that is in the field of Moab, by the top of Pisgah, which looketh down upon the desert.[↗](../../looketh/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.21.20, JPS 1917) **lookout** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A lookout is a person who keeps watch for danger or for someone coming.[↗](../../lookout/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A lookout is a high place from which you can see far, such as a tower or hilltop point.[↗](../../lookout/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To be «on the lookout» for something means to watch and search for it.[↗](../../lookout/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (informal, UK) "That's your lookout" means it is your problem.[↗](../../lookout/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") The two-word verb «look out!» means "Be careful!".[↗](../../lookout/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sailor in the crow's nest was the lookout.[↗](../../lookout/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ben kept a lookout while we built the den.[↗](../../lookout/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We climbed to the lookout and saw the whole valley.[↗](../../lookout/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Be on the lookout for rabbits in the field.[↗](../../lookout/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · "Look out\![↗](../../lookout/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") A car is coming!"[↗](../../lookout/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The lookout shouted when he saw land.[↗](../../lookout/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We're on the lookout for a cheaper bike.[↗](../../lookout/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I'll be on the lookout."[↗](../../lookout/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") And he was.[↗](../../lookout/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **loom** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (noun) A machine or frame for weaving thread into cloth.[↗](../../loom/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To appear as a large, dark, unclear shape, often in a frightening way.[↗](../../loom/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To seem about to happen, especially something worrying or important, like tests or a storm.[↗](../../loom/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (loom large) To seem very important or worrying.[↗](../../loom/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandma weaves rugs on a wooden loom.[↗](../../loom/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A dark castle loomed out of the mist.[↗](../../loom/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The SATs are looming, so we are revising.[↗](../../loom/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Huge power looms filled the cotton mill.[↗](../../loom/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A big storm loomed on the horizon.[↗](../../loom/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The giant loomed over the tiny village.[↗](../../loom/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The problem of money loomed large for the family.[↗](../../loom/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She pointed to the web of beautifully-woven cloth in the loom.[↗](../../loom/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **loon** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large water bird of North America and northern Europe with a haunting call, good at diving for fish (called a diver in the UK).[↗](../../loon/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A silly, crazy or strange person.[↗](../../loon/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Scotland, informal) A boy or young man (also spelled «loon» in the north-east).[↗](../../loon/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We heard a loon calling across the lake at night.[↗](../../loon/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The loon dived under the water to catch a fish.[↗](../../loon/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle is a bit of a loon, but he is very funny.[↗](../../loon/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop acting like a loon\![↗](../../loon/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Canadian coin with the loon on it is called a loonie.[↗](../../loon/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A loon has red eyes and a black-and-white back.[↗](../../loon/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · «You absolute loon,» laughed Gran.[↗](../../loon/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **looney** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, can be rude) Looney means crazy or very silly.[↗](../../looney/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, rude) A looney is a person who acts in a crazy way; calling someone this can be hurtful.[↗](../../looney/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Canada, informal, usually spelled «loonie») A loonie is the Canadian one-dollar coin, which has a loon bird on it.[↗](../../looney/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* That's a looney idea, but it might just work\![↗](../../looney/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Bugs Bunny is from Looney Tunes cartoons.[↗](../../looney/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog went looney when it saw the snow.[↗](../../looney/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't call people looney — it can hurt.[↗](../../looney/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In Canada, a chocolate bar cost two loonies.[↗](../../looney/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The loonie has a loon bird on one side.[↗](../../looney/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **loonie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Canada, informal) A Canadian one-dollar coin, which has a loon (a water bird) on it.[↗](../../loonie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The Canadian dollar as money (the loonie went up).[↗](../../loonie/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK, Australia, informal, often spelled looney or loony) A crazy or silly person — this can be rude.[↗](../../loonie/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I paid for my juice with a loonie.[↗](../../loonie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A loonie is a one-dollar coin in Canada.[↗](../../loonie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Three loonies and one toonie make five dollars.[↗](../../loonie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The loonie has a picture of a bird called a loon.[↗](../../loonie/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She found a loonie under the sofa.[↗](../../loonie/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be such a loony\![↗](../../loonie/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (UK, informal, can be rude)[↗](../../loonie/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **loony** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, often rude or offensive) A crazy or very silly person.[↗](../../loony/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective, informal) Crazy or silly.[↗](../../loony/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Canada, spelt loonie) The one-dollar coin, which has a loon bird on it.[↗](../../loony/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* That's a loony idea: you can't fly with an umbrella\![↗](../../loony/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · (rude) Don't be such a loony.[↗](../../loony/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog went loony when it saw the cat.[↗](../../loony/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (Canada) I paid three loonies for a hot chocolate.[↗](../../loony/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He drove like a loony down the hill.[↗](../../loony/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Two loonies and a toonie make four dollars.[↗](../../loony/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **loop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A loop is a shape like a circle made by a line, string or path that bends round and crosses or joins itself.[↗](../../loop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To loop means to make a loop or move in a loop.[↗](../../loop/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In computing, a loop is a set of instructions that repeats.[↗](../../loop/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «In the loop» means knowing what is going on.[↗](../../loop/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Make a loop with the lace and wrap the other end around it.[↗](../../loop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The roller coaster did a loop-the-loop.[↗](../../loop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Use a loop to repeat the code ten times.[↗](../../loop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The circuit must be a complete loop.[↗](../../loop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The song played on a loop all day.[↗](../../loop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The path makes a loop around the lake.[↗](../../loop/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep me in the loop about the party plans.[↗](../../loop/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The plane looped through the sky.[↗](../../loop/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The three sisters then tied the heroes with every kind of loop and twist and knot that could be thought of.[↗](../../loop/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And thou shalt make fifty clasps of brass, and put the clasps into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one.[↗](../../loop/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.26.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loop/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Fifty loops made he in the one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain that was in the second set; the loops were opposite one to another.[↗](../../loop/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.36.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loop/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the second set; the loops shall be opposite one to another.[↗](../../loop/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.26.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loop/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **loophole** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A loophole is a narrow slit in a castle or fort wall, through which archers could shoot.[↗](../../loophole/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (everyday) A loophole is a small way round a rule.[↗](../../loophole/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The soldiers shot arrows through the loopholes.[↗](../../loophole/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The castle had many loopholes in its thick walls.[↗](../../loophole/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rule had a loophole, so he got out of it.[↗](../../loophole/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **loose** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Loose means not tight: loose clothes, a loose belt.[↗](../../loose/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Loose means not fixed firmly: a loose tooth, a loose screw.[↗](../../loose/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Loose means not packed in a box or bag: loose pencils, loose change.[↗](../../loose/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Loose means free, not tied up or shut in: the dog got loose.[↗](../../loose/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To loose something means to untie it or set it free.[↗](../../loose/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He has 3 boxes of 10 pencils and 4 loose pencils.[↗](../../loose/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · How many pencils in all?[↗](../../loose/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She has 2 loose teeth.[↗](../../loose/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · 7 loose coins were in his pocket.[↗](../../loose/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My shoelace came loose, so I tied it again.[↗](../../loose/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · These jeans are too loose; I need a belt.[↗](../../loose/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The goat broke its rope and got loose.[↗](../../loose/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A loose board on the bridge creaked.[↗](../../loose/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Tie back loose hair in the science lab.[↗](../../loose/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Loose it, and let it go.’[↗](../../loose/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.[↗](../../loose/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loose/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And his name shall be called in Israel The house of him that had his shoe loosed.[↗](../../loose/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.25.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loose/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And when Moses saw that the people were broken loose — for Aaron had let them loose for a derision among their enemies — (Torah EXO.32.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loose/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?[↗](../../loose/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.39.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loose/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou hast let loose thy mouth for evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.[↗](../../loose/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.50.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loose/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Canst thou bind the chains of the Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?[↗](../../loose/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.38.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../loose/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") **loosely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not tightly: «Tie the rope loosely».[↗](../../loosely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not exactly or strictly; in a general way: «The film is loosely based on a true story».[↗](../../loosely/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Not firmly joined or organised: «a loosely connected group».[↗](../../loosely/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tie the bandage loosely, not too tight.[↗](../../loosely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The film is loosely based on a real event.[↗](../../loosely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her scarf hung loosely around her neck.[↗](../../loosely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The word can be loosely translated as "hello".[↗](../../loosely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Hold the bird loosely in your hands.[↗](../../loosely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The shelves were loosely screwed to the wall.[↗](../../loosely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The ground was trodden into a deep groove beneath the loosely drawn rawhide rope.[↗](../../loosely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **loosen** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make something less tight, firm or fixed: «loosen your belt», «loosen a screw».[↗](../../loosen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To become less tight.[↗](../../loosen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make rules or control less strict.[↗](../../loosen/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Loosen your shoelaces before you take off your shoes.[↗](../../loosen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad loosened the lid of the jar.[↗](../../loosen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn the screw anticlockwise to loosen it.[↗](../../loosen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My tooth has loosened; it might fall out soon.[↗](../../loosen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Loosen tight clothing if someone feels faint.[↗](../../loosen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Shake your arms to loosen up before the race.[↗](../../loosen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Lots were drawn, and one fell upon our Prince, whose chains were immediately loosened.[↗](../../loosen/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **loosestrife** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tall wild plant that grows by rivers, ponds and in damp places; purple loosestrife has spikes of bright purple-pink flowers, and yellow loosestrife has yellow flowers.[↗](../../loosestrife/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Purple loosestrife grows along the riverbank.[↗](../../loosestrife/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Bees buzzed around the loosestrife.[↗](../../loosestrife/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The loosestrife was reflected in the still water.[↗](../../loosestrife/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In Canada, purple loosestrife is an invasive weed.[↗](../../loosestrife/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Yellow loosestrife is a different plant.[↗](../../loosestrife/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grahame describes loosestrife, willow-herb and meadowsweet by the river.[↗](../../loosestrife/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **loot** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (noun) Things that are stolen, especially by robbers or soldiers, or treasure that is taken.[↗](../../loot/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To steal from shops or houses, especially during a war, riot or disaster.[↗](../../loot/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) Things you get, such as presents, sweets or prizes in a game.[↗](../../loot/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The robbers hid the loot in a cave.[↗](../../loot/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The pirates shared out the loot.[↗](../../loot/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After the storm, some shops were looted.[↗](../../loot/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We came home from Halloween with loads of loot.[↗](../../loot/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Each guest got a loot bag at the party.[↗](../../loot/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the game, you collect loot from treasure chests.[↗](../../loot/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The army looted the city and burned it.[↗](../../loot/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't spend real money on loot boxes without asking.[↗](../../loot/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **lop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To lop is to cut off with one swift stroke, such as a branch or a head.[↗](../../lop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The hero lopped off the dragon's head.[↗](../../lop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad lopped the dead branch off the tree.[↗](../../lop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Jason lopped the branch from the tree.[↗](../../lop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the boughs with terror; and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the lofty shall be laid low.[↗](../../lop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.10.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · For before the harvest, when the blossom is over, and the bud becometh a ripening grape, He will cut off the sprigs with pruning-hooks, and the shoots will He take away and lop off.[↗](../../lop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.18.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **lope** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To lope is to run with long, easy, springing steps.[↗](../../lope/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (in tales, dialect) To lope off means to go away at an easy, quick pace.[↗](../../lope/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The wolf loped across the field.[↗](../../lope/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox loped off into the woods.[↗](../../lope/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog loped home after the ball.[↗](../../lope/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **lopsided** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Lopsided means leaning to one side, with one side bigger, lower or heavier than the other.[↗](../../lopsided/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A lopsided result or game is very unequal.[↗](../../lopsided/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My cake came out lopsided.[↗](../../lopsided/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He gave me a lopsided smile.[↗](../../lopsided/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The picture on the wall is lopsided.[↗](../../lopsided/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The snowman looked lopsided.[↗](../../lopsided/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a lopsided game: 10–0.[↗](../../lopsided/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The shelf is lopsided because one bracket is loose.[↗](../../lopsided/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **lord** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A lord is a man of high rank, especially a noble in the UK, and the title for such a man (Lord Smith).[↗](../../lord/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A man who has power over others, like a lord in a castle in history.[↗](../../lord/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The Lord is a name for God in Christianity.[↗](../../lord/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (exclamation) «Lord!» or «Good Lord!» shows surprise or worry; some people find it disrespectful.[↗](../../lord/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The lord lived in a large castle.[↗](../../lord/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In history, peasants worked the lord's land.[↗](../../lord/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Good Lord, look at the mess\![↗](../../lord/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament.[↗](../../lord/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He lords it over his little brother.[↗](../../lord/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Lord of the Rings is a famous book.[↗](../../lord/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Glory be to Thee, O Lord\![↗](../../lord/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I am the LORD their God.[↗](../../lord/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.29.46, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lord/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I wait for Thy salvation, O Lord.[↗](../../lord/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lord/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: (Torah EXO.6.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lord/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Awake, why sleepest Thou, O Lord?[↗](../../lord/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.44.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lord/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Blessed be the LORD for evermore.[↗](../../lord/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.89.53, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lord/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Bless the LORD, O my soul.[↗](../../lord/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.104.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lord/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) … [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/29/) **30** [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/31/) … [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/35/) - ← previous: [page 29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/29/) - next →: [page 31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/31/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)