Meaning & Definition of List in English
English⟶
List
/lɪst/
noun
1. A database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
synonym:
- list,
- listing
2. The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
- "The tower had a pronounced tilt"
- "The ship developed a list to starboard"
- "He walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
synonym:
- tilt,
- list,
- inclination,
- lean,
- leaning
verb
1. Give or make a list of
- Name individually
- Give the names of
- "List the states west of the mississippi"
synonym:
- list,
- name
2. Include in a list
- "Am i listed in your register?"
synonym:
- list
3. Cause to lean to the side
- "Erosion listed the old tree"
synonym:
- list,
- lean
4. Tilt to one side
- "The balloon heeled over"
- "The wind made the vessel heel"
- "The ship listed to starboard"
synonym:
- list,
- heel
5. Enumerate
- "We must number the names of the great mathematicians"
synonym:
- number,
- list
Examples of using
Your name is definitely not on the list.
I actually voted that I'm not a perfectionist, though. I have some of the signs on the list to a high degree but not entirely motivated by perfection.
Tom made a list of potential problems that we should watch out for.