wizard
/ˈwɪ.zəd/
Meanings
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noun
A person who has supernatural or magical powers.
- "The wizard cast a spell to make the dragon disappear."
- "In Harry Potter, Dumbledore is a famous wizard."
- "The wizard used his wand to brew a potion."
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noun
A person who is extremely knowledgeable in a particular field.
- "He's a wizard when it comes to solving math problems."
- "She's a wizard in the kitchen, always cooking up delicious meals."
Pronunciation
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/wɪ.zɚd/
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Synonyms
assistant , conjurer , mage , magic user , magician , mystic , sorcerer , warlock , witch , expert , genius , prodigy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wizardadmire , desire , empire , fire , higher , hire , liar , nadir , quasher , sharer , squire , tire , wires , wires
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
wizard (English) : A person having supernatural powers or abilities.
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wizard (English) : A person who is extremely knowledgeable in a particular field.
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wisard (English) :
Variants
List of all variants of wizard that leads to same resultwizard , wizards , Edison , Edisonian , Thomas Alva Edison , Wizard of Menlo Park
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).wizards, wizarded, wizarding, wizardly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English 'wicce' or 'wizARD', from 'wicca' or 'wicce' meaning 'wise one' or 'seer'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'wizard' is derived from the Old English word 'wicce' or 'wizARD'.
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In Harry Potter, students attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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Merlin is a famous wizard from Arthurian legend.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
magic: The power or ability to cause things to happen that are not natural or normal, especially by using spells or incantations.
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sorcerer: A person who practices magic, especially one who uses supernatural powers for evil purposes.
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enchanter: A person who casts spells or performs magic to charm or captivate someone or something.
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, wizards have been depicted as magical beings with supernatural powers, often associated with the practice of magic. They have been a popular figure in folklore, mythology, and literature, such as in the Harry Potter series. Wizards are often portrayed as wearing pointed hats and carrying wands.
How to Memorize "wizard"
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visualize
- Visualize a person wearing a pointed hat and a long robe, carrying a wand and casting spells.
- Visualize the word 'wizard' written out in bold letters. -
associate
- Associate the word 'wizard' with the image of a magician or sorcerer.
- Associate the word 'wizard' with the Harry Potter series. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'WISARD' to remember the definition: Wise, Intelligent, Supernatural, Adept, Responsible, Dedicated.
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