Book (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge; "he bought a book of stamps".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Production

Meaning ²

Physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The teacher asked her students to bring their textbooks to class.
• Her grandmother's old recipe book had been passed down through generations.
• The office building was filled with tall book shelves lining the walls.
• He used a large book as a doorstop to keep the door from closing.
• She packed her suitcase with several books to read during her vacation.

Synonyms

• Volume

Hypernyms

• Production

Hyponyms

• Hardcover
• Soft-cover Book
• Softback Book
• Sketch Block
• Soft-cover
• Paper-back Book
• Sketch Pad
• Paperback
• Softback

Related Words

• Booklet (noun)

Meaning ³

A written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The director handed out copies of the book to the actors on the first day of rehearsals.
• The stage manager kept a master copy of the book in her office at all times.
• The playwright made last-minute changes to the book before the final dress rehearsal.
• The actors spent hours studying their lines from the book to prepare for opening night.
• The production team referred to the book frequently to ensure that every detail was correct.

Synonyms

• Script
• Playscript

Hypernyms

• Dramatic Composition

Hyponyms

• Dialogue
• Scenario
• Promptbook
• Libretto
• Screenplay
• Continuity
• Shooting Script

Related Words

• Booklet (noun)

Meaning ⁴

The sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The pastor spent hours studying the Book to prepare for his sermon.
• She felt a sense of peace as she read from the Book every morning.
• The missionary traveled to remote villages to spread the message of the Book.
• The Book was the foundation of their faith and guided their daily lives.
• He believed that the Book held the answers to all of life's questions.

Synonyms

• Bible
• Christian Bible
• Holy Writ
• Scripture
• Holy Scripture
• Word
• Good Book
• Word Of God

Hypernyms

• Sacred Writing
• Religious Text
• Sacred Text

Hyponyms

• Family Bible

Meaning ⁵

A major division of a long written composition; "the book of Isaiah".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The book of Genesis is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
• The book of Revelation is the final book of the Christian Bible and is also known as the Apocalypse of John.
• The book of Psalms is a collection of sacred songs and poems in the Hebrew Bible.
• The book of Job is a book in the Hebrew Bible that explores the nature of suffering and the relationship between God and humanity.
• The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom sayings and teachings in the Hebrew Bible.

Hypernyms

• Subdivision

Meaning ⁶

A collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Hypernyms

• Accumulation
• Aggregation
• Assemblage

Meaning ⁷

The sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The Quran is the holy book of Islam, considered the word of God as revealed to the prophet Muhammad.
• The book of Allah is the central text of the Islamic faith, guiding Muslims in their spiritual and daily lives.
• In the book of Islam, the Quran, Muslims believe that God's final revelation to humanity is recorded.
• The holy book of the Muslims is the Quran, which is composed of 114 chapters or surahs.
• The book of Quran is considered a miracle and a proof of Muhammad's prophethood by Muslims around the world.

Synonyms

• Koran
• Quran
• Al-Qur'an

Meaning ⁸

A collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; "they run things by the book around here".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

• The company's management team always runs things by the book, never taking any shortcuts or risks.
• The police officer was known for following the book to the letter, never bending the rules or showing favoritism.
• The new employee was told to do everything by the book, with no room for improvisation or creativity.
• The judge was a stickler for the book, always interpreting the law in a strict and literal sense.
• The accountant was meticulous about keeping the company's finances by the book, with every transaction carefully documented and recorded.

Synonyms

• Rule Book

Hypernyms

• Accumulation
• Aggregation
• Assemblage

Meaning ⁹

A written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• I recently read a great book on entrepreneurship that has helped me to improve my business skills.
• She's currently working on a new book about her travels in Europe.
• His book about artificial intelligence became a bestseller worldwide last year.
• Can I borrow the book you lent me last month and forgot to return it.
• He decided to turn his research paper into a book after winning a major academic award.

Hyponyms

• Pamphlet
• Trade Edition
• Brochure
• Pharmacopeia
• Pop-up
• Schoolbook
• Text Edition
• Leaflet
• Prayerbook
• Reference Work
• School Text
• Book Of Facts
• Text
• Appointment Calendar
• Folder
• Catalogue
• Reference

Related Words

• Booklet (noun)

Meaning ¹⁰

A record in which commercial accounts are recorded; "they got a subpoena to examine our books".

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

• The company's books showed a significant increase in profit over the past quarter.
• The accountant reviewed the books to ensure everything was in order before the audit.
• The investors got a subpoena to examine our books and track the financial dealings.
• The small business owner struggled to balance her books and stay on top of the company's finances.
• The financial analyst poured over the company's books, searching for trends and discrepancies.

Synonyms

• Ledger
• Leger
• Book Of Account
• Account Book

Hypernyms

• Record

Hyponyms

• Cost Ledger
• Subsidiary Ledger
• General Ledger
• Journal
• Daybook

Meaning ¹¹

A compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone; "Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'"; "his name is in all the record books".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Record
• Record Book

Hypernyms

• Fact

Hyponyms

• Card
• Scorecard
• Won-lost Record
• Logbook