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feature
[fee-cher]
noun
a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic.
Tall buildings were a new feature on the skyline.
something offered as a special attraction.
This model has several added features.
Also called feature film.Ìýthe main motion picture in a movie program.
What time is the feature?
any part of the face, as the nose, chin, or eyes.
prominent features.
features, the face; countenance.
to compose one's features for the photographers.
the form or cast of the face.
delicate of feature.
a column, cartoon, etc., appearing regularly in a newspaper or magazine.
Archaic.Ìýmake, form, or shape.
verb (used with object)
to be a feature or distinctive mark of.
It was industrial expansion that featured the last century.
to make a feature of; give prominence to.
to feature a story or picture in a newspaper.
to delineate the main characteristics of; depict; outline.
Informal.Ìýto conceive of; imagine; fancy.
He couldn't quite feature himself as a bank president.
Older Use.Ìýto resemble in features; favor.
verb (used without object)
to play a major part.
feature
/ ˈ´Ú¾±Ë³Ùʃə /
noun
any one of the parts of the face, such as the nose, chin, or mouth
a prominent or distinctive part or aspect, as of a landscape, building, book, etc
the principal film in a programme at a cinema
an item or article appearing regularly in a newspaper, magazine, etc
a gardening feature
Also called: feature story.Ìýa prominent story in a newspaper, etc
a feature on prison reform
a programme given special prominence on radio or television as indicated by attendant publicity
an article offered for sale as a special attraction, as in a large retail establishment
archaicÌýgeneral form or make-up
linguistics a quality of a linguistic unit at some level of description
grammatical feature
semantic feature
verb
(tr) to have as a feature or make a feature of
to give prominence to (an actor, famous event, etc) in a film or (of an actor, etc) to have prominence in a film
informalÌý(tr) to imagine; consider
I can't feature that happening
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- transfeature verb (used with object)
- underfeature noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of feature1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The new ad features will appear in a section called Updates, which is a separate tab at the bottom of the app.
It’s beautiful folk pop featuring the kind of intuitive harmonies that only siblings can pull off.
Like Leonard, the five writers featured here excel at their craft while exploring big ideas in settings that draw the reader in.
The competition complex features a four-lane pool, a six-lane sprint track and a weightlifting stage.
He is yet to feature in either of the German's squads but, going into next summer's World Cup, the former Chelsea boss has told Gomes he remains on England's radar.
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When To Use
A feature is a distinctive trait or a special attraction. Feature can also mean to give special attention to something. The word feature has several other senses as a noun and a verb.A feature is a unique quality or characteristic that something has.
- Real-life examples: Elaborately colored tail feathers are peacocks’ most well-known feature. Earth has many features, such as a particular atmosphere, abundance of water, and temperature that make it able to sustain life. Platypuses have many features that are unusual in mammals, such as a bill and the ability to lay eggs.
- Used in a sentence: My house is really boring and doesn’t have any cool features that set it apart from every other house in the neighborhood.
- Real-life examples: Smartphones often have many features, such as Bluetooth technology, a camera, and many other additions that entice customers to buy it. People who buy cars are often interested in extra features, such as rear-view cameras, automated steering, and heated seats.
- Used in a sentence: I always go for cameras with lots of neat features, like custom white balancing.
- Real-life examples: Movie advertising often features a big star on posters and in commercials even if the person is barely in the movie. The main event fight is usually featured by boxing or mixed martial arts promoters because it will attract the most ticket buyers.
- Used in a sentence: I really like this song because it features the drummer the most.
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