--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 11 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, 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/R/page/11/) [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/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 11 [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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meaning 1:* A reason is why something happens or why someone does something; a cause or explanation.[↗](../../reason/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Reason is the power to think clearly and sensibly.[↗](../../reason/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To reason is to think something through step by step to reach an answer.[↗](../../reason/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What is the reason you were late?[↗](../../reason/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Give a reason for your answer.[↗](../../reason/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We wear helmets for a good reason.[↗](../../reason/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She cried for no reason at all.[↗](../../reason/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's reason it out step by step.[↗](../../reason/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The reason the ice melted is the heat.[↗](../../reason/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · You can eat sweets within reason.[↗](../../reason/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I tried to reason with my little brother.[↗](../../reason/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "The reason is this, then," said the potter.[↗](../../reason/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · and the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine which followeth; for it shall be very grievous.[↗](../../reason/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.41.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reason/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · because thou didst not serve the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things; (Torah DEU.28.47, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reason/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished by reason of the famine.[↗](../../reason/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.47.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reason/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Which are black by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow hideth itself; (Writings JOB.6.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reason/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Notwithstanding I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.[↗](../../reason/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reason/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Let them be turned back by reason of their shame that say: 'Aha, aha.'[↗](../../reason/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.70.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reason/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **reasonable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reasonable means fair and sensible.[↗](../../reasonable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A reasonable amount or price is not too much and not too little.[↗](../../reasonable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Reasonable can mean fairly good but not excellent.[↗](../../reasonable/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In maths, a reasonable answer is one that makes sense.[↗](../../reasonable/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please be reasonable and share the toys.[↗](../../reasonable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The jacket was a reasonable price.[↗](../../reasonable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Estimate first to see if your answer is reasonable.[↗](../../reasonable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It's reasonable to ask for help when you're stuck.[↗](../../reasonable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We had reasonable weather for the picnic.[↗](../../reasonable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Is it reasonable that a cat weighs 400 kilograms?[↗](../../reasonable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") No\![↗](../../reasonable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Jackal thought this reasonable, and let Lambikin pass.[↗](../../reasonable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **reasonably** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fairly or quite, but not very.[↗](../../reasonably/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* The test was reasonably easy.[↗](../../reasonably/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a sensible, fair or calm way.[↗](../../reasonably/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Please behave reasonably.[↗](../../reasonably/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (of prices) Not too expensive: reasonably priced.[↗](../../reasonably/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The film was reasonably good.[↗](../../reasonably/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Shoes at $20 are reasonably priced.[↗](../../reasonably/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm reasonably sure the answer is 48.[↗](../../reasonably/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please discuss it reasonably, without shouting.[↗](../../reasonably/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An estimate of 300 is reasonably close to 298.[↗](../../reasonably/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The weather was reasonably warm for a picnic.[↗](../../reasonably/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · You can reasonably expect rain in the hills.[↗](../../reasonably/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She behaved very reasonably about losing.[↗](../../reasonably/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **reasoning** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reasoning is thinking step by step to find out why something is true or to solve a problem.[↗](../../reasoning/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Your reasoning is the reasons you give for an answer.[↗](../../reasoning/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Reasoning is also the -ing form of reason: «He was reasoning with his sister» (trying to make her see sense).[↗](../../reasoning/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Explain your reasoning.[↗](../../reasoning/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Show your reasoning in two steps.[↗](../../reasoning/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her reasoning was right but she added wrong.[↗](../../reasoning/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Use reasoning to find the missing number.[↗](../../reasoning/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective's reasoning led him to the thief.[↗](../../reasoning/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists use reasoning to explain their results.[↗](../../reasoning/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Good reasoning helps you spot tricks and fake news.[↗](../../reasoning/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad tried reasoning with the toddler, but she kept crying.[↗](../../reasoning/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The unjust will not listen to the reasoning of the innocent.[↗](../../reasoning/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.[↗](../../reasoning/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reasoning/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **reassurance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Words or actions that make someone feel less worried or afraid.[↗](../../reassurance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A promise or statement that something is true or safe, given to calm someone.[↗](../../reassurance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I needed some reassurance before my swimming test.[↗](../../reassurance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad squeezed my hand for reassurance.[↗](../../reassurance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse gave us reassurance that the injection would be quick.[↗](../../reassurance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She looked at her teacher for reassurance.[↗](../../reassurance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The pilot's calm voice was a reassurance to the passengers.[↗](../../reassurance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A few words of reassurance helped him stop crying.[↗](../../reassurance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We got reassurance that the bridge was safe.[↗](../../reassurance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **reassure** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To reassure someone means to say or do something that makes them feel less worried or afraid.[↗](../../reassure/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum reassured me that the injection wouldn't hurt much.[↗](../../reassure/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher reassured the new pupil.[↗](../../reassure/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His reassuring smile made me feel better.[↗](../../reassure/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The pilot reassured the passengers during the bumpy flight.[↗](../../reassure/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I reassured my little sister that there were no monsters.[↗](../../reassure/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Hearing my dog bark reassured me I was nearly home.[↗](../../reassure/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Reassured by the kindness of the Caliph, Sidi-Nouman at length began his tale.[↗](../../reassure/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **rebel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A rebel is a person who fights against the government or people in power.[↗](../../rebel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A rebel is someone who does not follow rules or what others expect.[↗](../../rebel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To rebel is to fight against or refuse to obey people in charge.[↗](../../rebel/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (informal) To rebel against something like food can mean the body refuses it: «my tummy rebelled».[↗](../../rebel/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The rebels fought against the king.[↗](../../rebel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My cousin is a bit of a rebel at school.[↗](../../rebel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The people rebelled against the unfair tax.[↗](../../rebel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Teenagers sometimes rebel against rules.[↗](../../rebel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rebel army hid in the hills.[↗](../../rebel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The characters in the story rebel against the robots.[↗](../../rebel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She rebelled by wearing odd socks.[↗](../../rebel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · My stomach rebelled after too much cake.[↗](../../rebel/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The Members of the Body once rebelled against the Belly.[↗](../../rebel/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.[↗](../../rebel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.14.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebel/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Yet ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God; (Torah DEU.1.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebel/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · So I spoke unto you, and ye hearkened not; but ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and were presumptuous, and went up into the hill-country.[↗](../../rebel/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.1.43, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebel/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.[↗](../../rebel/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.24.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebel/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · AND MOAB rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.[↗](../../rebel/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.1.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebel/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · We have transgressed and have rebelled; Thou hast not pardoned.[↗](../../rebel/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebel/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **rebellion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A rebellion is when a group of people fight against or refuse to obey the people in power, such as a ruler or government.[↗](../../rebellion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Rebellion is also refusing to obey rules or do what is expected, like a teenager's rebellion against parents.[↗](../../rebellion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Boudicca led a rebellion against the Romans.[↗](../../rebellion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The king's army crushed the rebellion.[↗](../../rebellion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The peasants' rebellion began because of unfair taxes.[↗](../../rebellion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dyeing his hair green was his little act of rebellion.[↗](../../rebellion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, the animals started a rebellion against the farmer.[↗](../../rebellion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many rebellions in history ended in failure.[↗](../../rebellion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Some time after a rebellion broke out among the subjects of his father-in-law.[↗](../../rebellion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck; behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?[↗](../../rebellion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.31.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim.[↗](../../rebellion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.15.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.[↗](../../rebellion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.34.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And I decreed, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.[↗](../../rebellion/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.4.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellion/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **rebellious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Refusing to obey, and fighting against rules or the people in charge.[↗](../../rebellious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The rebellious pony kicked and would not go into the field.[↗](../../rebellious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My little brother is rebellious at bedtime.[↗](../../rebellious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rebellious soldiers refused to follow orders.[↗](../../rebellious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Ye have been rebellious against the LORD from the day that I knew you. — (Torah DEU.9.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Take heed of him, and hearken unto his voice; be not rebellious against him; for he will not pardon your transgression; for My name is in him.[↗](../../rebellious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.23.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · and they shall say unto the elders of his city: 'This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he doth not hearken to our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.'[↗](../../rebellious/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.21.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellious/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She is riotous and rebellious, her feet abide not in her house; (Writings PRO.7.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellious/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A rebellious man seeketh only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.[↗](../../rebellious/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.17.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellious/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted, and gone.[↗](../../rebellious/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.5.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebellious/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **rebirth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A new start or return to life after something has ended or declined.[↗](../../rebirth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church) Christians believe in being «born again», a new spiritual life through faith.[↗](../../rebirth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (religion) In Hinduism and Buddhism, being born again into a new life after death (reincarnation).[↗](../../rebirth/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A revival of an idea, art or place.[↗](../../rebirth/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Spring is a time of rebirth when flowers return.[↗](../../rebirth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The old town saw a rebirth after the new park opened.[↗](../../rebirth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe baptism is a sign of rebirth.[↗](../../rebirth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Hindus believe the soul goes through rebirth.[↗](../../rebirth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Renaissance was a rebirth of art and learning.[↗](../../rebirth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The phoenix rises from the ashes in a story of rebirth.[↗](../../rebirth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **reborn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Born again; made to live again or start a new life.[↗](../../reborn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church) Christians who say they are «born again» or «reborn» believe they have started a new life of faith in Jesus.[↗](../../reborn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (belief) In Hinduism and Buddhism, people believe a soul can be reborn in a new body after death.[↗](../../reborn/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Full of new energy or hope, as if starting again: «The old park was reborn.».[↗](../../reborn/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The phoenix burned up and was reborn from the ashes.[↗](../../reborn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · After the holiday Dad said he felt reborn.[↗](../../reborn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Many Christians say they were reborn when they were baptised.[↗](../../reborn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Hindus believe a soul is reborn many times.[↗](../../reborn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old cinema was reborn as a theatre.[↗](../../reborn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In spring the garden seems reborn.[↗](../../reborn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In the game your character is reborn at the last checkpoint.[↗](../../reborn/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **rebound** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To bounce back after hitting something.[↗](../../rebound/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The ball rebounded off the wall."[↗](../../rebound/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In basketball, a rebound is catching the ball after a missed shot.[↗](../../rebound/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To go back up after going down.[↗](../../rebound/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Prices rebounded."[↗](../../rebound/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The ball rebounded off the goalpost.[↗](../../rebound/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She scored on the rebound.[↗](../../rebound/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He jumped high to get the rebound.[↗](../../rebound/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The tennis ball rebounds off the wall.[↗](../../rebound/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A rubber ball rebounds higher than a clay ball.[↗](../../rebound/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Sales rebounded after the summer.[↗](../../rebound/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Watch out for the ball when it rebounds.[↗](../../rebound/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The bullet rebounded without harming the spinner, who still spun on.[↗](../../rebound/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **rebuild** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To rebuild is to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.[↗](../../rebuild/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To make something strong again, like your strength, trust or a team.[↗](../../rebuild/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* They rebuilt the school after the fire.[↗](../../rebuild/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The wall fell down, so we rebuilt it.[↗](../../rebuild/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After the earthquake, the town was rebuilt.[↗](../../rebuild/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I rebuilt my Lego castle.[↗](../../rebuild/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It takes time to rebuild trust after a lie.[↗](../../rebuild/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The team is rebuilding after losing players.[↗](../../rebuild/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The bridge is being rebuilt.[↗](../../rebuild/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Now concerning his sons, and the multitude of the burdens against him, and the rebuilding of the house of God, behold, they are written in the commentary of the book of the kings.[↗](../../rebuild/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.24.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebuild/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **rebuke** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb, formal) To tell someone sharply that they have done something wrong.[↗](../../rebuke/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) Sharp words of blame or criticism.[↗](../../rebuke/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Bible) In Bible stories, Jesus rebukes the wind and the waves, meaning he commands them firmly to stop.[↗](../../rebuke/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The teacher rebuked him for talking during the assembly.[↗](../../rebuke/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum gave my brother a sharp rebuke for being rude.[↗](../../rebuke/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The captain rebuked the sailors for falling asleep on watch.[↗](../../rebuke/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In the Bible, Jesus rebuked the wind, and the storm became calm.[↗](../../rebuke/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her quiet rebuke made me feel ashamed.[↗](../../rebuke/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge rebuked the lawyer for shouting.[↗](../../rebuke/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “Don’t ask riddles of a man that’s eating blackberries,” the Carl rebuked him.[↗](../../rebuke/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart; thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbour, and not bear sin because of him.[↗](../../rebuke/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.19.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebuke/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And he told it to his father, and to his brethren; and his father rebuked him, and said unto him: 'What is this dream that thou hast dreamed?[↗](../../rebuke/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.37.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebuke/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Better is open rebuke than love that is hidden.[↗](../../rebuke/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.27.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebuke/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at His rebuke.[↗](../../rebuke/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.26.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebuke/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · O LORD, rebuke me not in Thine anger, neither chasten me in Thy wrath.[↗](../../rebuke/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.6.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rebuke/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **rebus** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A puzzle in which pictures, letters, numbers or symbols stand for words or parts of words: a picture of an eye + a heart + a ewe = «I love you».[↗](../../rebus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A coat of arms or design whose picture is a pun on a family's name.[↗](../../rebus/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you solve this rebus: a picture of a bee and a leaf means «belief»?[↗](../../rebus/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We made our own rebus puzzles in class.[↗](../../rebus/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «I C U» is a simple rebus.[↗](../../rebus/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The family's coat of arms was a rebus on their name.[↗](../../rebus/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Early writing used the rebus idea to spell sounds.[↗](../../rebus/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rebus puzzle had a picture of a sun and a flower: sunflower.[↗](../../rebus/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Hinc jam rebus Israel inclinatis ne deficeret per sapientes Hierusalem arcanis et (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../rebus/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Hinc jam rebus Israel inclinatis ne deficeret per sapientes Hierusalem arcanis et \[p. 12\] profundissimis sensibus literis commendatus."[↗](../../rebus/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") Johannes Pistorius.[↗](../../rebus/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../rebus/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **rebuttal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) A statement or argument that shows something said is wrong.[↗](../../rebuttal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law, debate) A reply that answers the other side's claims.[↗](../../rebuttal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In the debate, our team gave a clever rebuttal.[↗](../../rebuttal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her rebuttal showed the facts were wrong.[↗](../../rebuttal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Plan a rebuttal for the other side's best point.[↗](../../rebuttal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The lawyer's rebuttal convinced the jury.[↗](../../rebuttal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He wrote a short rebuttal to the letter in the newspaper.[↗](../../rebuttal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rebuttal speech came last.[↗](../../rebuttal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/10/) **11** [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/12/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) - ← previous: [page 10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/10/) - next →: [page 12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/12/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)