wall
word
Definition
A wall is a vertical structure, usually made of stone, brick, or concrete, that divides or surrounds an area or supports a building. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that acts as a barrier.
Usage & Nuances
'Wall' usually refers to indoor ('wall' = room divider) or outdoor (as in 'garden wall') structures. 'Pared' in Spanish/Portuguese is mainly indoors; 'muro' refers to an exterior wall or fence. 'Wall' is also common in metaphorical uses, like 'a wall of silence'. Collocations: 'hit a wall', 'the Berlin Wall', 'paint a wall'.
Example Sentences
The house has a high wall around it.
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We hit a wall in our project and need a new plan.
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She painted the bedroom walls a light blue.
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There is a picture on the wall.
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Please don't write on the wall.
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His words built a wall between us.
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