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1 all but
az daha, az kalsın, neredeyse, hemen hemen, haricinde ( in)* * *hemen hemen -
2 all but
hemen hemen, neredeyse -
3 all but
hemen hemen -
4 all/just the same
(nevertheless: I'm sure I locked the door, but, all the same, I think I'll go and check.) yine de -
5 most
adj. en çok, en fazla, pek çok————————adv. en————————n. en fazla miktar, en fazlası, çoğu————————suff. en* * *çok* * *[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) en çok/fazla2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) çoğu, büyük kısmı2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) en çok2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) en çok3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) çok4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) hemen hemen3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) en fazla/çoğu2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) çoğu•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
6 hold
interj. dur————————n. tutma, tutunma, gemi ambarı, tutunacak yer, etki, nüfuz, durdurma, ambar, bagaj bölümü (uçak)————————v. tutmak, kavramak, tıkamak, kaldırmak, el koymak, alıkoymak, gözaltına almak, devam etmek, almak, barındırmak, muhafaza etmek, karara bağlamak, çekmek, dayanmak, sadık kalmak, geçerli olmak, durmak* * *1. tut (v.) 2. tutuş (n.)* * *I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) tutmak2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) tutmak3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) tutmak4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) tutmak5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) tutmak, alıkoymak6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) almak, içermek7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) yap(ıl)mak, düzenle(n)mek8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) tutmak9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) sahip olmak, elinde bulundurmak10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) sahip olmak, inanmak11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) geçerli olmak12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) zorunlu tutmak, mecbur etmek13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) korumak, savunmak14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) direnmek, baş eğmek15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) tutmak, sürdürmek16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) bırakmak17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) kutlamak, yapmak18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) sahip olmak19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) sürmek, devam etmek20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) beklemek, ayrılmamak21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) uzatmak22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) muhafaza etmek23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) beklemek2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tutma, tutuş, yakalama2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) etki, nüfuz, denetim3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) tutma, tutuş•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) gemi ambarı -
7 side
adj. yan, yandaki, yanındaki, ikincil, ikinci derecede————————n. yan, taraf, kenar, kıyı, böğür, bölüm, taraftar, takım [brit.], hava, çalım————————v. taraf tutmak, aynı tarafta olmak* * *1. kenar 2. yan* * *1. noun1) ((the ground beside) an edge, border or boundary line: He walked round the side of the field; He lives on the same side of the street as me.) kenar, kıyı2) (a surface of something: A cube has six sides.) yüz3) (one of the two of such surfaces which are not the top, bottom, front, or back: There is a label on the side of the box.) yan, yüz, taraf4) (either surface of a piece of paper, cloth etc: Don't waste paper - write on both sides!) taraf, yüz5) (the right or left part of the body: I've got a pain in my side.) yan taraf6) (a part or division of a town etc: He lives on the north side of the town.) taraf, kısım7) (a slope (of a hill): a mountain-side.) yüz, yamaç, kenar8) (a point of view; an aspect: We must look at all sides of the problem.) taraf, yön9) (a party, team etc which is opposing another: Whose side are you on?; Which side is winning?) taraf2. adjective(additional, but less important: a side issue.) ikinci derecede- - side- - sided
- sidelong
- sideways
- sideburns
- side effect
- sidelight
- sideline
- sidelines
- side road
- sidestep
- side-street
- sidetrack
- sidewalk
- from all sides
- on all sides
- side by side
- side with
- take sides -
8 squeeze
n. sıkma, sıkışma, kucaklama, sıkışıklık, izdiham, zorla alma, baskı, sıkıştırma————————v. sıkmak, suyunu çıkarmak, sıkıştırmak, ezmek, tıkıştırmak, sığdırmak, baskı yapmak, para sızdırmak, zorla almak, sıkışmak, ezilmek, sığmak* * *1. sıkıştır 2. sık (v.) 3. sıkmak (n.)* * *[skwi:z] 1. verb1) (to press (something) together or from all sides tightly: He squeezed her hand affectionately; He squeezed the clay into a ball.) ezmek2) (to force (eg oneself) eg into or through a narrow space: The dog squeezed himself / his body into the hole; We were all squeezed into the back seat of the car.) sıkış(tır)mak3) (to force something, eg liquid, out of something by pressing: She squeezed the oranges (into a jug); We might be able to squeeze some more money/information out of him.) sıkmak2. noun1) (an act of squeezing: He gave his sister an affectionate squeeze.) sıkıştırma2) (a condition of being squeezed: We all got into the car, but it was a squeeze.) sıkışıklık3) (a few drops produced by squeezing.) sızıntı4) (a time of financial restriction: an economic squeeze.) para kısıtlaması•- squeezer- squeeze up -
9 exception
n. istisna, sıradışı durum, hariç tutma, kuraldışılık, ayrım yapma* * *1. istisna 2. kural dışı durum* * *[-ʃən]1) (something or someone not included: They all work hard, without exception; With the exception of Jim we all went home early.) istisna, ayrı tutulan kimse/şey2) (something not according to the rule: We normally eat nothing at lunchtime, but Sunday is an exception.) istisna, kural dışı olan şey -
10 go
n. gitme, gidiş; güdü, gayret; başarı; bardak; deneme, girişim; tutulma; porsiyon; moda————————v. gitmek; başlamak; girmek; geçmek; uymak, yayılmak; olmak, haline gelmek; tükenmek; sonuçlanmak; kaybolmak; ölmek; koyulmak; yapılmak; bahse girmek, iddiaya girmek, işlemek* * *git* * *[ɡəu] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - goes; verb1) (to walk, travel, move etc: He is going across the field; Go straight ahead; When did he go out?) gitmek2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) gönderilmek3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) verilmek, satılmak4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) gitmek, çıkmak5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) gitmek6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) yıkılmak7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) gitmek, geçmek8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) gitmek9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) kaybolmak, yok olmak10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) yapmak, çıkmak, gitmek11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) bozulmak12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) çalışmak, işlemek13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) olmak14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) kalmak, olmak15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) konmak,...-e ait olmak16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) geçmek17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) harcanmak, gitmek18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) kabul edilmek19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) ses çıkarmak, bağırmak20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) söylenmek21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) başarılı olmak2. noun1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.) deneme, girişim2) (energy: She's full of go.) enerji, hareketlilik•- going3. adjective1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.) başarılı2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.) şu andaki, geçerli•- go-ahead4. noun(permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) izin, müsade- going-over
- goings-on
- no-go
- all go
- be going on for
- be going on
- be going strong
- from the word go
- get going
- give the go-by
- go about
- go after
- go against
- go along
- go along with
- go around
- go around with
- go at
- go back
- go back on
- go by
- go down
- go far
- go for
- go in
- go in for
- go into
- go off
- go on
- go on at
- go out
- go over
- go round
- go slow
- go steady
- go through
- go through with
- go too far
- go towards
- go up
- go up in smoke/flames
- go with
- go without
- keep going
- make a go of something
- make a go
- on the go -
11 hope
n. ümit, umut, beklenti————————v. ummak, ümit etmek, beklemek, istemek, arzu etmek* * *1. um (v.) 2. umut (n.)* * *[həup] 1. verb(to want something to happen and have some reason to believe that it will or might happen: He's very late, but we are still hoping he will come; I hope to be in London next month; We're hoping for some help from other people; It's unlikely that he'll come now, but we keep on hoping; `Do you think it will rain?' `I hope so/not'.) ümit etmek, ummak, beklemek2. noun1) ((any reason or encouragement for) the state of feeling that what one wants will or might happen: He has lost all hope of becoming the president; He came to see me in the hope that I would help him; He has hopes of winning a scholarship; The rescuers said there was no hope of finding anyone alive in the mine.) ümit, beklenti2) (a person, thing etc that one is relying on for help etc: He's my last hope - there is no-one else I can ask.) umut (kaynağı), umut bağlanan kişi/şey3) (something hoped for: My hope is that he will get married and settle down soon.) umut•- hopeful- hopefulness
- hopefully
- hopeless
- hopelessly
- hopelessness
- hope against hope
- hope for the best
- not have a hope
- not a hope
- raise someone's hopes -
12 joint
adj. müşterek, ortaklaşa, birlikte, ortak, birleşik, birleşmiş————————n. birleşme yeri, esrar, ek yeri, eklem, ot, mafsal, batakhane, esrarlı sigara————————v. birleştirmek, bitiştirmek, eklemek* * *1. bağlantı 2. mafsal 3. birleştir (v.) 4. birleşme yeri (n.)* * *[‹oint] 1. noun1) (the place where two or more things join: The plumber tightened up all the joints in the pipes.) ek yeri, eklenti2) (a part of the body where two bones meet but are able to move in the manner of eg a hinge: The shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles are joints.) mafsal, eklem3) (a piece of meat for cooking containing a bone: A leg of mutton is a fairly large joint.) but2. adjective1) (united; done together: the joint efforts of the whole team.) ortak, müşterek2) (shared by, or belonging to, two or more: She and her husband have a joint bank account.) ortak, müşterek3. verb(to divide (an animal etc for cooking) at the, or into, joints: Joint the chicken before cooking it.) eklemlerinden ayırmak, kesmek- jointed- jointly
- out of joint See also:- join -
13 none
pron. hiçbiri, hiç kimse, hiç* * *1. hiç biri 2. hiçbiri* * *1. pronoun(not one; not any: `How many tickets have you got?' `None'; She asked me for some sugar but there was none in the house; None of us have/has seen him; None of your cheek! (= Don't be cheeky!).) hiç, hiç kimse, hiç bir2. adverb(not at all: He is none the worse for his accident.) hiçbir şekilde, hiç de(değil)- none but- nonetheless, none the less -
14 so
n. sol [müz.]* * *1. bundan dolayı 2. bu yüzden (conn.) 3. çok (adj.) 4. bu yüzden (adv.)* * *[səu] 1. adverb1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) bu/o kadar2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) öyle, böyle3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) öyle, doğru, haklısın4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.)...-de/da5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') gerçekten, hakikaten, tabii2. conjunction((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) onun için, bu nedenle- so-so
- and so on/forth
- or so
- so as to
- so far, so good
- so that
- so to say/speak -
15 stamp
n. pul, posta pulu, damga, kaşe, ıstampa, marka, iz, belirti, özellik, nitelik, zımba, etki, izlenim, ayağını yere vurma, tepinme, kalıp————————v. pul yapıştırmak, pullamak, damgalamak, kaşe basmak, tepinmek, mühürlemek, basmak, bastırmak, çiğnemek, ayağını sertçe vurmak, ezmek, yok etmek, onaylamak, tasdik etmek, etiketlemek, göstermek, kanıtlamak, kazımak, işlemek* * *1. damgala (v.) 2. pul (n.)* * *[stæmp] 1. verb1) (to bring (the foot) down with force (on the ground): He stamped his foot with rage; She stamped on the insect.) ayağını yere vurmak2) (to print or mark on to: He stamped the date at the top of his letter; The oranges were all stamped with the exporter's name.) damgalamak3) (to stick a postage stamp on (a letter etc): I've addressed the envelope but haven't stamped it.) pul yapıştırmak2. noun1) (an act of stamping the foot: `Give it to me!' she shouted with a stamp of her foot.) ayağını yere vurma2) (the instrument used to stamp a design etc on a surface: He marked the date on the bill with a rubber date-stamp.) kaşe, ıstampa3) (a postage stamp: He stuck the stamps on the parcel; He collects foreign stamps.) posta pulu4) (a design etc made by stamping: All the goods bore the manufacturer's stamp.) damga, mühür• -
16 subject
adj. bağlı, tabi, bağımlı, maruz, karşı karşıya olan, çeken, eğilimi olan————————n. konu, fail, husus, söz konusu, mevzu, tema, ders, branş, sebep, konu olan şey, özne, uyruk, vatandaş, denek, kobay, kadavra, hastalığa eğilimi olan kimse————————v. mecbur etmek, boyun eğdirmek, maruz bırakmak, etmek, çektirmek* * *1. özne 2. bağımlı kıl (v.) 3. konu (n.)* * *1. adjective((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) bağımlı2. noun1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) uyruk, vatandaş2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) konu3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) ders4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) neden, sebep5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) özne3. [səb'‹ekt] verb1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) boyun eğdirmek2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) maruz bırakmak, uğratmak•- subjective
- subjectively
- subject matter
- change the subject
- subject to -
17 well
adj. iyi, hoş, güzel, sağlıklı, iyi durumda, uygun, yerinde————————adv. adamakıllı, iyi, hoş, çok, iyice, güzelce, dikkatlice, kolayca, oldukça, epey, tamamen————————interj. öyleyse, peki, şey, ya————————n. iyi durum, kuyu, kaynak, çeşme, asansör boşluğu, merdiven boşluğu, sahanlık, bagaj, petrol kuyusu, sondaj kuyusu————————v. fışkırmak, kaynamak* * *iyi* * *I 1. [wel] noun1) (a lined shaft made in the earth from which to obtain water, oil, natural gas etc.) kuyu2) (the space round which a staircase winds: He fell down the stair-well.) merdiven boşluğu2. verb((of water from the earth or of tears) to flow freely: Tears welled up in her eyes.) akmak, boşanmakII 1. [wel] comparative - better; adjective1) (healthy: I don't feel very / at all well; She doesn't look very well; She's been ill but she's quite well now.) iyi, sağlığı yerinde2) (in a satisfactory state or condition: All is well now.) iyi, güzel2. adverb1) (in a good, correct, successful, suitable etc way: He's done well to become a millionaire at thirty; She plays the piano well; Mother and baby are both doing well; How well did he do in the exam?) iyi biçimde2) (with good reason; with justice: You may well look ashamed - that was a cruel thing to do; You can't very well refuse to go.) haklı olarak3) (with approval or praise: He speaks well of you.) lehinde, olumlu olarak4) (used (with eg damn, jolly etc) for emphasis: You can jolly well do it yourself!) bal gibi, elbette5) (thoroughly: Examine the car well before you buy it.) iyice, adamakıllı6) (to a great or considerable extent: He is well over fifty.) hayli, pek3. interjection1) (used to express surprise etc: Well! I'd never have believed it!) Ya!; Hayret!2) (used when re-starting a conversation, starting an explanation etc: Do you remember John Watson? Well, he's become a teacher.) eveet, şeyy•- well-- well-behaved
- well-being
- well-bred
- well-built
- well-done
- well-earned
- well-educated
- well-fed
- well-groomed
- well-informed
- well-known
- well-made
- well-mannered
- well-off
- well-read
- well-spoken
- well-to-do
- well-wisher
- as well
- as well as
- be just as well
- be as well to
- very well
- well done!
- well enough
- well up in -
18 any
adj. hiç, hiçbir; biraz, daha, her, herhangi————————adv. hiç, daha, biraz————————pron. her ne, herhangi biri, biri* * *herhangibir* * *['eni] 1. pronoun, adjective1) (one, some, no matter which: `Which dress shall I wear?' `Wear any (dress)'; `Which dresses shall I pack?' `Pack any (dresses)'.) herhangi biri, hangisi olursa2) ((in questions and negative sentences etc) one, some: John has been to some interesting places but I've never been to any; Have you been to any interesting places?; We have hardly any coffee left.) herhangi(bir), hiç2. adjective(every: Any schoolboy could tell you the answer.) her, herhagi bir3. adverb(at all; (even) by a small amount: Is this book any better than the last one?; His writing hasn't improved any.) hiç, hiç mi hiç- anyhow
- anything
- anyway
- anywhere
- at any rate
- in any case -
19 apparent
adj. belli, açık, aşikâr, ortada, bariz, besbelli, anlaşılır, görünüşte olan* * *1. görünen 2. kolay anlaşılır* * *[ə'pærənt]1) (easy to see; evident: It is quite apparent to all of us that you haven't done your work properly.) açık, ortada besbelli2) (seeming but perhaps not real: his apparent unwillingness.) görünür, görünürdeki• -
20 appreciate
v. değer vermek, değerini bilmek, minnettar olmak, teşekkür borçlu olmak, değerlendirmek, takdir etmek, değer biçmek, değerlendirmek; değerini artırmak, fiyatını yükseltmek; beğenmek, zevk almak; anlamak, kavramak, değer kazanmak, değerlenmek* * *1. değerlendir 2. takdir et* * *[ə'pri:ʃieit]1) (to be grateful for (something): I appreciate all your hard work.) müteşekkir olmak, teşekkür borçlu olmak2) (to value (someone or something) highly: Mothers are very often not appreciated.) değerini bilmek, takdir etmek3) (understand; to be aware of: I appreciate your difficulties but I cannot help.) anlamak4) (to increase in value: My house has appreciated (in value) considerably over the last ten years.) değeri artmak•- appreciably
- appreciation
- appreciative
- appreciatively
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All but — All All, adv. 1. Wholly; completely; altogether; entirely; quite; very; as, all bedewed; my friend is all for amusement. And cheeks all pale. Byron. [1913 Webster] Note: In the ancient phrases, all too dear, all too much, all so long, etc., this… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
All but — But But (b[u^]t), prep., adv. & conj. [OE. bute, buten, AS. b[=u]tan, without, on the outside, except, besides; pref. be + [=u]tan outward, without, fr. [=u]t out. Primarily, b[=u]tan, as well as [=u]t, is an adverb. [root]198. See {By}, {Out};… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
all but — adverb Very nearly. The food is all but finished. <!Note: Do not add the sense all except , as in all but three of them were left , as it is not a set phrase and its meaning can be derived from all and but Syn: almost, nearly, nigh on … Wiktionary
all but — {adv. phr.} Very nearly; almost. * /Crows all but destroyed a farmer s field of corn./ * /The hikers were exhausted and all but frozen when they were found./ … Dictionary of American idioms
all but — {adv. phr.} Very nearly; almost. * /Crows all but destroyed a farmer s field of corn./ * /The hikers were exhausted and all but frozen when they were found./ … Dictionary of American idioms
all but — adverb Date: 1598 very nearly ; almost < would be all but impossible > … New Collegiate Dictionary
All but dissertation — The term all but dissertation (ABD) is a mostly unofficial term identifying a stage in the process of obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree or equivalent research doctorate (Sc.D., etc.) in the United States and Canada. At this stage… … Wikipedia
Doctor of Philosophy, All But Dissertation — The term all but dissertation (ABD) is an unofficial term identifying a stage in the process of obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in the United States. At this stage the student has not earned the Ph.D., but has completed the… … Wikipedia
all but dissertation — noun See ABD … Wiktionary
All-for-Ireland League — group portrait of five of its Independent Members of Parliament, in the Cork Free Press July 30th 1910. These are: Patrick Guiney (North Cork), James Gilhooly (West Cork), Maurice Healy (North east Cork), D. D. Sheehan (Mid Cork) and … Wikipedia
All — All, adv. 1. Wholly; completely; altogether; entirely; quite; very; as, all bedewed; my friend is all for amusement. And cheeks all pale. Byron. [1913 Webster] Note: In the ancient phrases, all too dear, all too much, all so long, etc., this word … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
