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nounPlural Z's, Plural Zszɛdzi 1The twenty-sixth letter of the alphabet. - 1.1 Denoting the next after Y in a set of items, categories, etc.
- 1.2 Denoting a third unknown or unspecified person or thing.
X sold a car to Y (a car dealer) who in turn sold it to Z (a finance company) - 1.3usually "z" The third unknown quantity in an algebraic expression.
- 1.4usually "z" Denoting the third axis in a three-dimensional system of coordinates.
in combination the z-axis
2A shape like that of a capital Z. in combination the Z-shaped crack in the paving stone 3Used in repeated form to represent the sound of buzzing or snoring. this weather has sucked all the energy out of me … zzzz
Phrases Example sentencesExamples - I was catching a few Zs on the lower bunk in our call room.
- Why is it whenever I try to catch some Zs all I can hear is you two squawking?
Synonyms relax, take a rest, ease off, ease up, let up, slow down, pause, have a break, take a break, unbend, repose, laze, idle, loaf, do nothing, take time off, slack off, unwind, recharge one's batteries, be at leisure, take it easy, sit back, sit down, stand down, lounge, luxuriate, loll, slump, flop, put one's feet up, lie down, go to bed, have a nap, take a nap, nap, catnap, doze, have a siesta, take a siesta, drowse, sleep
abbreviationzɛdzi Zambia (international vehicle registration). nounzizē 1The twenty-sixth letter of the alphabet. - 1.1 Denoting the next after Y in a set of items, categories, etc.
- 1.2 Denoting a third unknown or unspecified person or thing.
X sold a car to Y (a car dealer) who in turn sold it to Z (a finance company) - 1.3usually "z" The third unknown quantity in an algebraic expression.
- 1.4usually "z" Denoting the third axis in a three-dimensional system of coordinates.
in combination the z-axis
2A shape like that of a capital Z. in combination the same old Z-shaped crack in the paving stone 3Used in repeated form to represent the sound of buzzing or snoring. I'm being overcome with weariness as I write … zzzzz, zzzzz
Phrases I'll go back to the hotel and catch some Zs Example sentencesExamples - Why is it whenever I try to catch some Zs all I can hear is you two squawking?
- I was catching a few Zs on the lower bunk in our call room.
Synonyms relax, take a rest, ease off, ease up, let up, slow down, pause, have a break, take a break, unbend, repose, laze, idle, loaf, do nothing, take time off, slack off, unwind, recharge one's batteries, be at leisure, take it easy, sit back, sit down, stand down, lounge, luxuriate, loll, slump, flop, put one's feet up, lie down, go to bed, have a nap, take a nap, nap, catnap, doze, have a siesta, take a siesta, drowse, sleep
abbreviationzizē Zambia (international vehicle registration). |