--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 33 description: The 1049 words of the English dictionary under T, 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/T/page/33/) [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/) / T # T — The English dictionary · page 33 [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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[34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/34/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/40/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **toenail** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The hard, thin, flat covering on the top of the end of each toe, like a fingernail but on your foot.[↗](../../toenail/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The hard, thin, flat covering on the top…") *Example:* I have ten toenails, one on each toe.[↗](../../toenail/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I have ten toenails, one on each toe.") · Mum cut my toenails after my bath.[↗](../../toenail/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum cut my toenails after my bath.") · Cut toenails straight across so they do not hurt.[↗](../../toenail/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Cut toenails straight across so they do not…") · My big toenail went black when I dropped a brick on it.[↗](../../toenail/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My big toenail went black when I dropped…") · Toenails grow more slowly than fingernails.[↗](../../toenail/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Toenails grow more slowly than fingernails.") · She painted her toenails pink for the party.[↗](../../toenail/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She painted her toenails pink for the party.") · The cat's claws are like very sharp toenails.[↗](../../toenail/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat's claws are like very sharp toenails.") · An ingrown toenail can be sore, so tell an adult.[↗](../../toenail/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: An ingrown toenail can be sore, so tell…") **toffee** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A hard or chewy brown sweet made by boiling sugar and butter.[↗](../../toffee/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A hard or chewy brown sweet made by…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A single sweet of this kind.[↗](../../toffee/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A single sweet of this kind.") *e.g.* "a toffee".[↗](../../toffee/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'a toffee'.") *Example:* Grandma made sticky toffee pudding.[↗](../../toffee/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma made sticky toffee pudding.") · I bought a bag of toffees.[↗](../../toffee/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I bought a bag of toffees.") · Toffee apples are sold at the fair.[↗](../../toffee/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Toffee apples are sold at the fair.") · Chewy toffee can pull out loose teeth\![↗](../../toffee/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Chewy toffee can pull out loose teeth!") · He can't sing for toffee.[↗](../../toffee/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He can't sing for toffee.") · The sugar turned into golden toffee.[↗](../../toffee/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The sugar turned into golden toffee.") **tofu** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tofu is a soft white food made from soya milk pressed into blocks, eaten a lot in China, Japan and other Asian countries and by vegetarians.[↗](../../tofu/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tofu is a soft white food made from…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tofu is a source of protein instead of meat.[↗](../../tofu/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tofu is a source of protein instead of…") *Example:* We had tofu in our stir-fry tonight.[↗](../../tofu/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We had tofu in our stir-fry tonight.") · Tofu is made from soya beans.[↗](../../tofu/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tofu is made from soya beans.") · My vegetarian friend eats tofu instead of chicken.[↗](../../tofu/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My vegetarian friend eats tofu instead of chicken.") · Tofu has hardly any taste on its own.[↗](../../tofu/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tofu has hardly any taste on its own.") · Crispy fried tofu is my favourite.[↗](../../tofu/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Crispy fried tofu is my favourite.") · Miso soup has little cubes of tofu in it.[↗](../../tofu/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Miso soup has little cubes of tofu in…") · Tofu is a good source of protein.[↗](../../tofu/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Tofu is a good source of protein.") **together** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Together means with each other, in one place or at the same time: «We play together».[↗](../../together/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Together means with each other, in one place…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Together means joined into one group or one thing: «Glue the pieces together».[↗](../../together/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Together means joined into one group or one…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Together can mean added up: «Together they have 15».[↗](../../together/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Together can mean added up: «Together they have…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (casual) To be together is to be boyfriend and girlfriend.[↗](../../together/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To be together is to be boyfriend and…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual) «Get it together», «pull yourself together» mean calm down and get organised; «a together person» is calm and sensible.[↗](../../together/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: «Get it together», «pull yourself together» mean calm…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (formal) Exams say «combined», «jointly», «collectively», «in aggregate» or «taken together» for together.[↗](../../together/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: Exams say «combined», «jointly», «collectively», «in aggregate» or…") *Example:* When we put two groups together, we add.[↗](../../together/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: When we put two groups together, we add.") · Tom and Zoe have 15 marbles together.[↗](../../together/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom and Zoe have 15 marbles together.") · How many apples do they have together?[↗](../../together/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many apples do they have together?") · Let's sing the song all together.[↗](../../together/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's sing the song all together.") · Glue the two pieces of card together.[↗](../../together/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Glue the two pieces of card together.") · Mix the flour and the eggs together.[↗](../../together/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mix the flour and the eggs together.") · Hold hands and stay together in the crowd.[↗](../../together/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Hold hands and stay together in the crowd.") · We're having a get-together, 8 of us plus nan.[↗](../../together/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We're having a get-together, 8 of us plus…") · Get your act together, it's 12 not 21\![↗](../../together/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Get your act together, it's 12 not 21!") · Pull yourself together, it's only a scratch.[↗](../../together/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Pull yourself together, it's only a scratch.") · Two pupils jointly possess 15 marbles.[↗](../../together/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Two pupils jointly possess 15 marbles.") Given that one holds 6, determine the holding of the other.[↗](../../together/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Given that one holds 6, determine the holding…") · The combined mass of the two parcels is 9 kilograms.[↗](../../together/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: The combined mass of the two parcels is…") · Birds of a feather flock together.[↗](../../together/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Birds of a feather flock together.") · And he put them all together into ward three days.[↗](../../together/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And he put them all together into ward…") (Torah GEN.42.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../together/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.42.17, JPS 1917") · And they gathered them together in heaps; and the land stank.[↗](../../together/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And they gathered them together in heaps; and…") (Torah EXO.8.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../together/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.8.14, JPS 1917") · Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.[↗](../../together/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not plow with an ox and…") (Torah DEU.22.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../together/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.22.10, JPS 1917") · Both low and high, rich and poor together.[↗](../../together/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Both low and high, rich and poor together.") (Writings PSA.49.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../together/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.49.3, JPS 1917") · Will two walk together, except they have agreed?[↗](../../together/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Will two walk together, except they have agreed?") (Prophets AMO.3.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../together/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets AMO.3.3, JPS 1917") · Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.'[↗](../../together/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Come now therefore, and let us take counsel…") (Writings NEH.6.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../together/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings NEH.6.7, JPS 1917") **toggle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A toggle is a short piece of wood, plastic or metal used like a button: it is pushed through a loop to fasten a coat or bag, as on a duffel coat.[↗](../../toggle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A toggle is a short piece of wood,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (computing) A toggle is a switch or button that turns something on or off, one press changing it each time.[↗](../../toggle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A toggle is a switch or button that…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To toggle means to switch between two states or options, like on and off.[↗](../../toggle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To toggle means to switch between two states…") *e.g.* "Toggle between the two windows."[↗](../../toggle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Toggle between the two windows.'") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A toggle is also the sliding stopper on a drawstring.[↗](../../toggle/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A toggle is also the sliding stopper on…") *Example:* My duffel coat has wooden toggles instead of buttons.[↗](../../toggle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My duffel coat has wooden toggles instead of…") · Tap the toggle to turn on dark mode.[↗](../../toggle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tap the toggle to turn on dark mode.") · Press the key to toggle between capital and small letters.[↗](../../toggle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Press the key to toggle between capital and…") · The toggle switch on the lamp clicked on.[↗](../../toggle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The toggle switch on the lamp clicked on.") · Pull the toggle to tighten the hood.[↗](../../toggle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Pull the toggle to tighten the hood.") · You can toggle the sound on and off.[↗](../../toggle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: You can toggle the sound on and off.") · We used a toggle switch in our circuit project.[↗](../../toggle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We used a toggle switch in our circuit…") **togs** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Australia, Ireland) Togs are swimming costumes, swimmers.[↗](../../togs/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Togs are swimming costumes, swimmers.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK informal) Togs means clothes, especially for a special purpose: «football togs», «your best togs».[↗](../../togs/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Togs means clothes, especially for a special purpose:…") *Example:* Don't forget your togs for swimming\![↗](../../togs/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't forget your togs for swimming!") · We put our togs on and ran into the sea.[↗](../../togs/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We put our togs on and ran into…") · Pack your football togs for PE.[↗](../../togs/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Pack your football togs for PE.") · She got togged up for the party.[↗](../../togs/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She got togged up for the party.") · My togs are still wet from yesterday.[↗](../../togs/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: My togs are still wet from yesterday.") · Everyone wore their Sunday togs.[↗](../../togs/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Everyone wore their Sunday togs.") **toil** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To toil is to work very hard for a long time, usually at tiring work.[↗](../../toil/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To toil is to work very hard for…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To toil can mean to move slowly and with great effort: «toil up a hill».[↗](../../toil/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To toil can mean to move slowly and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) Toil is hard, tiring work.[↗](../../toil/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Toil is hard, tiring work.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (old) Toils, plural, are nets or traps: «caught in the toils».[↗](../../toil/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Toils, plural, are nets or traps: «caught in…") *Example:* The farmers toiled in the fields all day.[↗](../../toil/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The farmers toiled in the fields all day.") · We toiled up the steep hill with our backpacks.[↗](../../toil/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We toiled up the steep hill with our…") · Children once toiled in factories and mines.[↗](../../toil/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Children once toiled in factories and mines.") · After years of toil he built his own house.[↗](../../toil/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: After years of toil he built his own…") · «Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not.»[↗](../../toil/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: «Consider the lilies of the field, how they…") · The ants toiled to carry the crumbs home.[↗](../../toil/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The ants toiled to carry the crumbs home.") · Those who have all the toil do not always get the profit.[↗](../../toil/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Those who have all the toil do not…") · And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: 'for God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.'[↗](../../toil/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And Joseph called the name of the first-born…") (Torah GEN.41.51, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toil/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.51, JPS 1917") · And we cried unto the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice, and saw our affliction, and our toil, and our oppression.[↗](../../toil/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And we cried unto the LORD, the God…") (Torah DEU.26.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toil/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.26.7, JPS 1917") · And he called his name Noah, saying: 'This same shall comfort us in our work and in the toil of our hands, which cometh from the ground which the LORD hath cursed.'[↗](../../toil/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And he called his name Noah, saying: 'This…") (Torah GEN.5.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toil/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.5.29, JPS 1917") · The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and toil addeth nothing thereto.[↗](../../toil/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,…") (Writings PRO.10.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toil/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.10.22, JPS 1917") · For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon the toils.[↗](../../toil/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: For he is cast into a net by…") (Writings JOB.18.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toil/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.18.8, JPS 1917") · It hath wearied itself with toil; yet its great filth goeth not forth out of it, yea, its noisome filth.[↗](../../toil/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: It hath wearied itself with toil; yet its…") (Prophets EZK.24.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../toil/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.24.12, JPS 1917") **toilet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large bowl with a seat that you use to get rid of wee and poo, then flush with water.[↗](../../toilet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large bowl with a seat that you…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A room with a toilet in it (UK: toilet, loo; US: bathroom, restroom; Australia: toilet, loo, dunny — informal).[↗](../../toilet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A room with a toilet in it UK:…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Old use: washing and dressing yourself.[↗](../../toilet/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Old use: washing and dressing yourself.") *Example:* Always wash your hands after using the toilet.[↗](../../toilet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Always wash your hands after using the toilet.") · Please flush the toilet.[↗](../../toilet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Please flush the toilet.") · May I go to the toilet, please?[↗](../../toilet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: May I go to the toilet, please?") · We ran out of toilet paper.[↗](../../toilet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We ran out of toilet paper.") · The public toilets are next to the park café.[↗](../../toilet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The public toilets are next to the park…") · Don't flush wipes down the toilet.[↗](../../toilet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't flush wipes down the toilet.") · Close the toilet lid before you flush.[↗](../../toilet/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Close the toilet lid before you flush.") · In America people often say «restroom» instead of «toilet».[↗](../../toilet/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: In America people often say «restroom» instead of…") · When he had finished his unusual toilet, Ototachibana brought him her mirror.[↗](../../toilet/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: When he had finished his unusual toilet, Ototachibana…") **toilette** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, old-fashioned, from French) Toilette is the process of washing, dressing and doing your hair, as in making her toilette.[↗](../../toilette/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Toilette is the process of washing, dressing and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (French) In French, toilette also means a toilet or washroom (usually toilettes).[↗](../../toilette/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In French, toilette also means a toilet or…") It sounds like twah-LET.[↗](../../toilette/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It sounds like twah-LET.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (old-fashioned) A toilette is a woman's elegant outfit.[↗](../../toilette/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A toilette is a woman's elegant outfit.") *Example:* The lady finished her toilette before the ball.[↗](../../toilette/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The lady finished her toilette before the ball.") · She made her morning toilette by the window.[↗](../../toilette/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She made her morning toilette by the window.") · Où sont les toilettes? means Where are the toilets?[↗](../../toilette/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Où sont les toilettes? means Where are the…") (French)[↗](../../toilette/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: French") · The cat licked its paws in its careful toilette.[↗](../../toilette/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat licked its paws in its careful…") · In the old book, the duchess wore a splendid toilette.[↗](../../toilette/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the old book, the duchess wore a…") · The maid helped her mistress with her toilette.[↗](../../toilette/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The maid helped her mistress with her toilette.") · One morning the two travellers noticed the old woman's most careful toilette: how careful she was in the arrangement of her hair and the set of her kasabah and puts.[↗](../../toilette/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: One morning the two travellers noticed the old…") **token** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A token is a round piece of metal or plastic used instead of a coin, for example in games or machines.[↗](../../token/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A token is a round piece of metal…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A token is a card or voucher that you can exchange for goods: a book token (UK).[↗](../../token/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A token is a card or voucher that…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A token of something is a sign or symbol of a feeling: a token of thanks.[↗](../../token/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A token of something is a sign or…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* As an adjective, token means small and done only for show: a token effort.[↗](../../token/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: As an adjective, token means small and done…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (computers) A token is a piece of text or a code that a program reads or that proves who you are.[↗](../../token/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A token is a piece of text or…") *Example:* Put a token in the slot to play the game.[↗](../../token/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Put a token in the slot to play…") · I got a book token for my birthday.[↗](../../token/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I got a book token for my birthday.") · She gave him a flower as a token of thanks.[↗](../../token/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She gave him a flower as a token…") · Move your token three squares forward.[↗](../../token/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Move your token three squares forward.") · He made only a token effort to tidy his room.[↗](../../token/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He made only a token effort to tidy…") · By the same token, you must help too.[↗](../../token/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: By the same token, you must help too.") · The program splits the sentence into tokens.[↗](../../token/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The program splits the sentence into tokens.") · “This is a token of my thanks!”[↗](../../token/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: “This is a token of my thanks!”") · But if this thing be true, that the tokens of virginity were not found in the damsel; (Torah DEU.22.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../token/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: But if this thing be true, that the…") · I have set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between Me and the earth.[↗](../../token/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: I have set My bow in the cloud,…") (Torah GEN.9.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../token/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.9.13, JPS 1917") · And ye shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of a covenant betwixt Me and you.[↗](../../token/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And ye shall be circumcised in the flesh…") (Torah GEN.17.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../token/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.17.11, JPS 1917") · Have ye not asked them that go by the way; and will ye misdeem their tokens, (Writings JOB.21.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../token/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Have ye not asked them that go by…") · That frustrateth the tokens of the imposters, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; (Prophets ISA.44.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../token/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: That frustrateth the tokens of the imposters, and…") · Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have dealt kindly with you, that ye also will deal kindly with my father's house — and give me a true token — (Prophets JOS.2.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../token/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me…") **tolerable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tolerable means fairly good, not great but good enough to be pleased with.[↗](../../tolerable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tolerable means fairly good, not great but good…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tolerable means able to be put up with, though not nice.[↗](../../tolerable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tolerable means able to be put up with,…") *Example:* The Russian merchant made a tolerable fortune.[↗](../../tolerable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The Russian merchant made a tolerable fortune.") · The soup was tolerable, though a bit salty.[↗](../../tolerable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The soup was tolerable, though a bit salty.") · It was a tolerable day, not wonderful but not bad.[↗](../../tolerable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: It was a tolerable day, not wonderful but…") · The noise was tolerable for one evening.[↗](../../tolerable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The noise was tolerable for one evening.") **tolerably** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tolerably means fairly well or quite; not very well, but well enough.[↗](../../tolerably/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tolerably means fairly well or quite; not very…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tolerably means to a fair degree, not extremely.[↗](../../tolerably/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tolerably means to a fair degree, not extremely.") *Example:* I get on tolerably at school.[↗](../../tolerably/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I get on tolerably at school.") · He met a man with a tolerably good horse.[↗](../../tolerably/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He met a man with a tolerably good…") · The voyage was tolerably quiet.[↗](../../tolerably/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The voyage was tolerably quiet.") · She can swim tolerably well for her age.[↗](../../tolerably/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She can swim tolerably well for her age.") **tolerance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tolerance is accepting and respecting people whose beliefs, ways of life or opinions are different from yours, even if you disagree.[↗](../../tolerance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tolerance is accepting and respecting people whose beliefs,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tolerance is being able to put up with something unpleasant, such as pain, heat or noise: «a low tolerance for cold».[↗](../../tolerance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tolerance is being able to put up with…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (health) Tolerance is when the body gets used to a medicine or drug so it works less.[↗](../../tolerance/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tolerance is when the body gets used to…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (maths, engineering) A tolerance is the small amount by which a measurement is allowed to be different from the exact size.[↗](../../tolerance/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A tolerance is the small amount by which…") *Example:* Our school teaches tolerance and respect for all faiths.[↗](../../tolerance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school teaches tolerance and respect for all…") · The school has zero tolerance for bullying.[↗](../../tolerance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The school has zero tolerance for bullying.") · Desert plants have a high tolerance for heat.[↗](../../tolerance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Desert plants have a high tolerance for heat.") · I have a low tolerance for spicy food.[↗](../../tolerance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I have a low tolerance for spicy food.") · Some medicines stop working as well because the body builds up tolerance.[↗](../../tolerance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Some medicines stop working as well because the…") · The bolt must be 20 mm, with a tolerance of 0.1 mm.[↗](../../tolerance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The bolt must be 20 mm, with a…") · Tolerance means living kindly with people who are different.[↗](../../tolerance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Tolerance means living kindly with people who are…") **tolerant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Accepting and respecting other people's beliefs, ways of life or opinions, even when they are different from yours.[↗](../../tolerant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Accepting and respecting other people's beliefs, ways of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Patient with things that might annoy you.[↗](../../tolerant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Patient with things that might annoy you.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) Able to survive or grow in difficult conditions: a drought-tolerant plant; also able to take a medicine or food without harm.[↗](../../tolerant/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Able to survive or grow in difficult conditions:…") *Example:* Our school wants everyone to be tolerant of different beliefs.[↗](../../tolerant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school wants everyone to be tolerant of…") · Be tolerant when your little brother asks lots of questions.[↗](../../tolerant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Be tolerant when your little brother asks lots…") · Cacti are drought-tolerant plants.[↗](../../tolerant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Cacti are drought-tolerant plants.") · He is lactose intolerant, so he drinks oat milk.[↗](../../tolerant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He is lactose intolerant, so he drinks oat…") · A tolerant community welcomes newcomers.[↗](../../tolerant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A tolerant community welcomes newcomers.") · The teacher was tolerant of our noise before the holiday.[↗](../../tolerant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher was tolerant of our noise before…") **tolerate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To allow something you do not like or agree with, without stopping it.[↗](../../tolerate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To allow something you do not like or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To put up with something unpleasant without complaining.[↗](../../tolerate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To put up with something unpleasant without complaining.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To be able to take something without being harmed, like a plant tolerating frost or a body tolerating a medicine.[↗](../../tolerate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To be able to take something without being…") *Example:* Bullying will not be tolerated at our school.[↗](../../tolerate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Bullying will not be tolerated at our school.") · I can't tolerate loud noise when I'm reading.[↗](../../tolerate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I can't tolerate loud noise when I'm reading.") · Cactus plants tolerate dry weather.[↗](../../tolerate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Cactus plants tolerate dry weather.") · We should tolerate different opinions.[↗](../../tolerate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We should tolerate different opinions.") · Some people can't tolerate milk.[↗](../../tolerate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Some people can't tolerate milk.") · The teacher tolerated a little chatter during art.[↗](../../tolerate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher tolerated a little chatter during art.") · Camels can tolerate great heat.[↗](../../tolerate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Camels can tolerate great heat.") 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