walls
word · lemma: wall
Definition
Walls are upright structures that form the sides of a room, building, or space. They can also mean barriers made of stone, brick, or other materials around an area.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the inside sides of a room or building; for an outside boundary, 'wall' can also mean a stone or brick barrier, though 'fence' is different. Common collocations: 'paint the walls', 'brick wall', 'walls of the house'. In figurative use, 'walls' can mean emotional barriers.
Example Sentences
After the argument, it felt like he had built walls around himself.
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The walls are white.
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She put pictures on the walls.
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The garden has high stone walls.
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The sound in this apartment is terrible—I can hear everything through the walls.
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We need to paint the walls before we move in.
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