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book

/buːk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together and bound between covers to form a self-contained publication.

    - "He read a book on history."
    - "She borrowed a book from the library."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

account , record , booklet , libretto , tome , volume , bomb , hurtle , rocket , shoot , speed , whiz , make a note of , note down , record , write down , reserve
Rhymes
Words rhyming with book
look , ook , sook
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. book (English) :

  2. buck (English) : a male deer

  3. bok (Norwegian) : book

Variants
List of all variants of book that leads to same result
book , bookful , bookfuls , books , in her book , in her good books , in his book , in his good books , in its book , in its good books , in my book , in my good books , in one's book , in one's good books , in our book , in our good books , in their book , in their good books , in your book , in your good books , on the books , one for the book , one for the books , bookable , booked , booker , bookers , booking , book bag , book bags , bookbag , bookbags , book club , book clubs , book lice , book louse , book louses , book lung , book lungs , book-match , book-matched , book-matches , book-matching , Book of Common Prayer , Books of Common Prayer , book off , booked off , booking off , books off
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'book' comes from the Old English word 'bōc' or 'bōca' meaning 'beech' or 'book'. This is likely due to the fact that early texts were often written on leaves of beech trees.

Trivia
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  1. The longest book ever written is 'The Arabian Nights', which contains over 1,000 stories and more than 3 million words.

  2. The first printed book was the Diamond Sutra, which was printed in China in 868 AD using woodblocks.

  3. The average person spends about 6 months of their lifetime reading.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. library: A collection of books, magazines, and other printed materials, made available to the public for reference and borrowing.

  2. ebook: An electronic version of a book, typically in a format such as PDF or EPUB, that can be read on a computer or e-reader.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Throughout history, books have been important symbols of knowledge, learning, and culture. They have been used to record and preserve information, as well as to entertain and inspire. In literature, books have been the basis for countless works of fiction and non-fiction, from classic novels to modern bestsellers. In art, books have been depicted in various forms, from intricate illustrations to abstract sculptures. In music, books have been used as lyrics and as inspiration for compositions. In education, books have been essential tools for teaching and learning, from textbooks to reference materials.

How to Memorize "book"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the cover of the book, its size and shape. Visualize the pages turning as you read, the words on the page, and the images if there are any.

  2. associate

    - Associate the book with a specific place or smell, such as a library or the smell of old books.
    - Create a mental image of the author or illustrator, or imagine the characters in the book.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use acronyms or mnemonic devices to help remember important information or facts from the book.
    - Create a story or rhyme to help remember key concepts.

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