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Marbles (Noun)

Meaning 1

The basic human power of intelligent thought and perception; "he used his wits to get ahead"; "I was scared out of my wits"; "he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Wits

Hypernyms

  • Intelligence

Meaning 2

A children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The kids played a game of marbles in the park during recess.
  • She kept her favorite marbles in a small cloth bag in her desk drawer.
  • The store sold all sorts of colorful marbles in a big jar by the checkout counter.
  • After losing his best shooter, Timmy quit playing marbles with his friends.
  • A lost box of marbles was found under the porch and returned to its owner.
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