kin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- brief adj Lasting only a short time.
- court noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
- curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
- short adjective Not long in length, distance, or duration.
- skimpy adj Too small, thin, or scanty; not generous in amount or coverage.
- summary noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
- terse adj Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
Senses
kin is used for these senses in English:
- brief Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]
- court (sports) A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games
- curt Short or concise.
- short Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
- short Having little duration.
- skimpy Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.
- summary Concise, brief, or presented in a condensed form; presenting information in such a form.
base — full definition
- noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
- verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
- adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
brief — full definition
- adj Lasting only a short time.
- adj Using few words; concise.
- noun A set of instructions or a summary given to someone before they carry out a task.
- noun A document summarizing the facts and legal arguments of a case, or (UK) the case papers given to a barrister.
- verb To give someone a concise summary of a situation before they act.