dwarf

Meanings

• noun

  A small humanoid being in mythology and folklore, typically less than 4.5 feet (1.4 m) tall.

  - "The dwarf blacksmith created magical weapons for the heroes."
  - "The children were fascinated by the dwarves in the fairy tale."
  - "The dwarf miner discovered a precious gemstone in the mine."

• noun, adjective

  A person or animal much smaller than others of the same kind.

  - "The dwarf elephant was the smallest in its herd."
  - "The dwarf poodle was the smallest breed of dog."
  - "The dwarf star is much smaller than our Sun."

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Pronunciation

1. /dwɔɹf/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

ettin , giant

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Synonyms

midget , pygmy (imprecise) , runt , eclipse , outdo , outmatch , outshadow , outshine , outstrip , overshadow , put to shame , surpass , upstage , miniaturize , shrink , shrink

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dwarf
chief , grief , thief

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Variants

List of all variants of dwarf that leads to same result
dwarf , dwarfish , dwarfishly , dwarfishness , dwarfishnesses , dwarflike , dwarfness , dwarfnesses , dwarfs , dwarves , dwarfed , dwarfing , dwarfer , dwarfest , dwarf bilberries , dwarf bilberry , dwarf planet , black dwarf , black dwarfs , brown dwarf , brown dwarfs , brown dwarves , red dwarf , red dwarfs , white dwarf , white dwarfs , yellow dwarf , yellow dwarfs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English dweorh, dwelf, meaning 'dug out, hollowed out'. Related to Old Norse dvergr and Old High German tuefal.

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Trivia

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1. Dwarves are often depicted as having long beards and wearing pointed hats.

2. The term 'dwarf planet' was coined by astronomers to describe celestial bodies that do not have a spherical shape but are large enough to have cleared their orbit of other debris.

3. In Norse mythology, the dwarf Balder is the god of light, joy, and beauty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Elves: Elves and dwarves are often depicted as fantasy races that inhabit the same worlds. While elves are typically tall and graceful, dwarves are short and sturdy.

2. Goblins: Goblins and dwarves are sometimes depicted as enemies in fantasy stories. Goblins are typically portrayed as mischievous and evil creatures, while dwarves are depicted as wise and resourceful.

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Culture

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In many cultures, dwarves are depicted as skilled craftsmen, miners, and smiths. They are often portrayed as wise and loyal companions to heroes. In Norse mythology, dwarves are the creators of the world and possess magical abilities.

How to Memorize "dwarf"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, bearded man with a hammer, working in a mine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dwarf' with the word 'small' or 'little'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dwarves Dig Deep, Deep Down' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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