a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right" give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "List the states west of the Mississippi" include in a list; "Am I listed in your register?" cause to lean to the side; "Erosion listed the old tree" tilt to one side

How many definitions does list have?

List has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

List Definition & Meaning

list

noun

a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"

verb

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "List the states west of the Mississippi"
include in a list; "Am I listed in your register?"
cause to lean to the side; "Erosion listed the old tree"
tilt to one side; "The balloon heeled over"; "the wind made the vessel heel"; "The ship listed to starboard"
enumerate; "We must number the names of the great mathematicians"

Synonyms for list

"List" in song lyrics

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"The clock ticks, your name off the list"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm
"maybe I might score the top of the list"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
"See, if I ain't gettin' payed a plus four on the guest list"
2nd II None f/ Playa Hamm — Pawdy

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Usage tips for "list"

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Frequently asked questions

What does list mean?: a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right" give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "List the states west of the Mississippi" include in a list; "Am I listed in your register?" cause to lean to the side; "Erosion listed the old tree" tilt to one side
What part of speech is list?: List is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does list have?: List has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).