functions
noun · verb
Form of function , plural of function.
Simple meaning
What something does or is used for.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfʌŋkʃənz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of function
What something does or is used for.
plural of function
A professional or official position.
plural of function
A formal or official social gathering or ceremony
verb
third-person singular of function
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
third-person singular of function
Serve a purpose, role, or function
third-person singular of function
To have a function.
third-person singular of function
To carry out a function; to be in action.
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This meaning: What something does or is used for.
Used this way, functions is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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