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A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.
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{
"term": "strict",
"partOfSpeech": "adjective",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "b2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "that must be obeyed exactly",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "**strict rules/regulations**"
},
{
"text": "There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out."
},
{
"text": "The head teacher imposed very strict discipline."
},
{
"text": "She's on a very strict diet."
},
{
"text": "He told me **in the strictest confidence** *(= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else)*."
},
{
"text": "He expected **strict adherence **to his rules."
},
{
"text": "She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed"
},
{
"text": "There are strict regulations regarding the number of hours drivers can work."
}
],
"topics": ["Permission and obligation"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "demanding that rules, especially rules about behaviour, should be obeyed",
"sensetop": "strict about somethingstrict with somebody",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian"
},
{
"text": "I had a very strict upbringing."
},
{
"text": "She's very strict about things like homework.",
"contextForm": "strict about something"
},
{
"text": "They were always very strict with their children.",
"contextForm": "strict with somebody"
}
],
"topics": ["Permission and obligation", "Personal qualities"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "obeying the rules of a particular religion, belief, etc. exactly",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "a strict follower of the faith"
},
{
"text": "a strict vegan"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "very exact and clearly defined",
"examples": [
{
"text": "It wasn’t illegal **in the strict sense (of the word)**."
},
{
"text": "They insisted on their strict legal rights."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/strɪkt/",
"audio": "st/strict/strict__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/strɪkt/",
"audio": "st/strict/strict__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "late Middle English (in the sense ‘restricted in space or extent’): from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere ‘tighten, draw tight’."
}