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Toy Definition–noun | 1. | an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything. |
| 2. | a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle. |
| 3. | something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious pratical use. |
| 4. | a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble. |
| 5. | something diminutive, esp. in comparison with like objects. |
| 6. | an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size: The winning terrier
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at the dog show was a toy. |
| 7. | a close-fitting cap of linen or wool, with flaps coming down to the shoulders, formerly worn by women in Scotland. |
| 8. | a simple, light piece of music, esp. of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal. |
| 9. | Obsolete.
| b. | a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime. |
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–adjective | 10. | made or designed for use as a toy: a toy gun. |
| 11. | of or resembling a toy, esp. diminutive in size. |
–verb (used without object) | 12. | to amuse oneself; play. |
| 13. | to act idly; or with indifference; trifle: to toy with one's food. |
| 14. | to dally amorously; flirt. |
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For Definition–preposition | 1. | with the object or purpose of: to run for exercise. |
| 2. | intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army; a closet for dishes. |
| 3. | suiting the purposes or needs of: medicine for the aged. |
| 4. | in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony; to work for wages. |
| 5. | (used to express a wish, as of something to be experienced or obtained): O, for a cold drink! |
| 6. | sensitive or responsive to: an eye for beauty. |
| 7. | desirous of: a longing for something; a taste for fancy clothes. |
| 8. | in consideration or payment of; in return
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for: three for a dollar; to be thanked for one's efforts. |
| 9. | appropriate or adapted to: a subject for speculation; clothes for winter. |
| 10. | with regard or respect to: pressed for time; too warm for April. |
| 11. | during the continuance of: for a long time. |
| 12. | in favor of; on the side of: to be for honest government. |
| 13. | in place of; instead of: a substitute for butter. |
| 14. | in the interest of; on behalf of: to act for a client. |
| 15. | in exchange for; as an offset to: blow for blow; money for goods. |
| 16. | in punishment of: payment for the crime. |
| 17. | in honor of: to give a dinner for a person. |
| 18. | with the purpose of reaching: to start for London. |
| 19. | contributive to: for the advantage of everybody. |
| 20. | in order to save: to flee for one's life. |
| 21. | in order to become: to train recruits for soldiers. |
| 22. | in assignment or attribution to: an appointment for the afternoon; That's for you to decide. |
| 23. | such as to allow of or to require: too many for separa
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| 24. | such as results in: his reason for going. |
| 25. | as affecting the interests or circumstances of: bad for one's health. |
| 26. | in proportion or with reference to: He is tall for his age. |
| 27. | in the character of; as being: to know a thing for a fact. |
| 28. | by reason of; because of: to shout for joy; a city famed for its beauty. |
| 29. | in spite of: He's a decent guy for all that. |
| 30. | to the extent or amount of: to walk for a mile. |
| 31. | (used to introduce a subject in an infinitive phrase): It's time for me to go. |
| 32. | (used to indicate the number of successes out of a specified number of attempts): The batter was 2 for 4 in the game. |
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—Idiom| 35. | for it, British. in (def. 33). |
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Baby Definition–noun | 1. | an infant or very young child. |
| 2. | a newbo
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| 3. | the youngest member of a family, group, etc. |
| 4. | an immature or childish person. |
| 6. | Informal. | a. | Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive. a girl or woman, esp. an attractive one. |
| b. | a person of whom one is deeply fond; sweetheart. |
| c. | (sometimes initial capital letter ) an affectionate or familiar address (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., esp. by a male to a female). |
| d. | a man or boy; chap; fellow: He's a tough baby to have to deal with. |
| e. | an invention, creation, project, or the like that requires one's special attention or expertise or of which one is especially proud. |
| f. | an object; thing: Is that car there your baby? |
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–adjective | 7. | of or suitable for a baby: baby clothes. |
| 8. | of or like a baby; infantile: baby skin. |
| 9. | small; comparatively little: a baby car. |
| 10. | treating babies: a baby doctor. |
–verb (used with object) | 11. | to treat like a young child; pamper. |
| 12. | to handle or use with special care; treat gently. |
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