Dwarfs Meaning in English
word · lemma: dwarf
Definition
Plural of 'dwarf': small, mythical people in stories, or people of short stature. Also used as a verb, meaning to make something look much smaller by comparison.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, most common in stories (fairy tales, fantasy). As a verb, often used figuratively ('The skyscraper dwarfs the houses'). The plural 'dwarfs' (not 'dwarves' unless talking about Tolkien's fantasy).
Example Sentences
There are seven dwarfs in the famous fairy tale.
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In some stories, dwarfs live underground and mine for gold.
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Scientists discovered that the stars called white dwarfs are very dense.
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That tree dwarfs all the others in the park.
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His achievements dwarf everything else I've seen.
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Compared to the mountain, the houses below were completely dwarfed.
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