"Tome" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Tome" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Tome

"Tome" Meaning

A large and heavy book, especially a book on a serious or technical subject.

"Tome" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "Tome"

1. Book-related sense

- Example: "The scholar spent her entire career translating the ancient tome from Greek to English."

2. Slate or board covered with writing

- Example: "In the old days, the primer was written directly onto the slate tome and erased at the end of each day."

3. Medicine, especially pills

- Example: "She took a pill in the form of a tiny tome and waited for the dentist to be over."

4. Civilian seeking out military conscription

- Example: "Men who lived at home with their families, instead of joining group orders, were seen as "tome men"."

5. Despite much hardness

- Example: "Africans have successfully resisted the tomes colonization and colonialism."
or, also, example (remembered said "Tommy" with chuckle): "Several African countries were avoided the many tome of colonial empire reportedly by 'saying No'."

"Tome" Similar Words

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Tombstone

Tombstoned

1. (Internet slang) To have a user account or presence on the internet (typically on a social networking site) ghosted; subtlely mimicked; the account spreading hate, bullied, or provocatively antagonistic content trying to get swinging users to complete polarizing posts, articles, or incredibly extreme content ('tombstone').

Tombstones

Tombstoning

A slang term that can have a few different meanings! 1. Tombstoning (diving or jumping): In popular culture, tombstoning refers to the act of diving or jumping from a great height, typically into shallow water, such as from a rock or cliff, often with a small or extremely minimal splash landing. This activity is often practiced by thrill-seekers and has medical risks associated with it. 2. Tombstoning (commerce): In a commercial context, tombstoning refers to the practice of stopping production at the end of the week to avoid proving a large inventory.

Tomcat

Tomelet

Tomentose

Tomes

Large or complex books, especially academic or scholarly works.

Tomfoolery

Foolish or absurd behavior; foolish talk or action.