pure

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpjɔː/
/ˈpjɔɹ/
/pjʊə/
/pjʊɚ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

One who, or that which, is pure.

2 Definition

Dung (of dogs, fowls, etc) used in tanning, after applying lime, to soften skins.

3 Definition

An archetype of eternal youth; (loosely), a man who remains emotionally childlike.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hit (the ball) completely cleanly and accurately

Example Sentences
  • Tiger Woods pured his first drive straight down the middle of the fairway.
2 Definition

To cleanse; to refine.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.

2 Definition

Free of foreign material or pollutants.

3 Definition

Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.

4 Definition

Mere; that and that only.

Example Sentences
  • That idea is pure madness!
5 Definition

(of a branch of science) Done for its own sake instead of serving another branch of science.

6 Definition

Of a single, simple sound or tone; said of some vowels and the unaspirated consonants.

7 Definition

(of sound) Without harmonics or overtones; not harsh or discordant.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly.

Example Sentences
  • You’re pure busy.