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Vocabulary Entry
box
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A container typically having a flat base and sides, usually square or rectangular and having a lid.
Example Sentences
"She put the old toys in a box."
"He received a package in the mail that was shaped like a box."
"The box was too heavy to lift alone."
V
verb
To place something into a box or to enclose something in a box.
Example Sentences
"They will box the books for the move."
"Please box up the leftovers from dinner."
"He started to box the gifts before the party."
A
adjective
Relating to or resembling a box, often used in a figurative context.
Example Sentences
"The boxy car design wasn't very aerodynamic."
"She wore a boxy sweater that contrasted with her fitted pants."
"The room had a boxy shape that made it feel smaller."