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Vocabulary Entry
figure
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A representation of someone or something, typically in the form of a drawing, statue, or model; also a number or amount.
Example Sentences
"The artist created a beautiful figure in clay."
"He calculated the figure of the expenses for the month."
"The figure of speech added depth to her poem."
V
verb
To calculate or work out a solution; to represent something in a specific way.
Example Sentences
"I need to figure out how to solve this math problem."
"She figured the dimensions for the new bookshelf."
"They figured it would take about an hour to complete the project."
A
adjective
Relating to a figure or form, often used to describe shapes or patterns.
Example Sentences
"The figure skater performed an incredible routine."
"He wore a figure-hugging suit to the event."
"The figure drawing class focuses on capturing the human form."