English Dictionary
Definition tool in British English
tool
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/tuːl/
1
a piece of equipment, usually one that you hold in your hand, that is designed to do a particular type of work
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Example
Speech is a tool of communication.
Example
These sales forecasts are an extremely useful tool for management.
Example
Words are essential tools for formulating and communicating thoughts.
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