Definition
Definition of apples - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
foodround fruit with red, green, or yellow skin
- She packed apples for the picnic.
2.
- He tripped on the apples and hurt his knee.
3.
- He got hit in the apples during the game.
Images of apples
round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin
Expressions with apples
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comparing similar things for fairness
We need to compare apples to apples in this report.
judge two things that are very different from each other
It's unfair to compare apples to oranges in this debate.
comparison of two very different things
Comparing these two movies is like comparing apples and oranges.
try to catch apples in water using mouth
At the party, we will bob for apples.
used to challenge someone or show defiance
I got the promotion, how do you like them apples?
make fair comparisons between similar things
When evaluating schools, it's important to compare apples to apples.
make an unfair comparison between two unlike things
It's like comparing apples and oranges to judge a fish by its ability to climb.
compare or combine things that do not go together
Don't mix apples and oranges when making your decision.
stairs in Cockney rhyming slang
He tripped on the apples and pears.
everything is fine or in good order
Don't worry about the car, she's apples.
things that look good but are worthless inside
The deal seemed great, but it was the apples of Sodom.
Origin of apples
Old English, æppel (fruit)
Terms with apples included in their meaning
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beverage
liquid from apples used as a drink or in cooking
fruit-bearing
tree that produces apples
food
cake made with apples as a main ingredient
food
pie made of apples and sugar, often with cinnamon
food
small open pie with sliced apples and sugar
large tart
tart filled with sliced apples and sugar
drink
alcoholic drink made from fermented apples
fragrance
having the smell of apples
plant
tropical evergreen tree that produces cashew nuts and apples
fruit seed
small hard seed in fruits like apples
orchard juice
drink made from pressed apples
cooking health
vinegar from apples used in food or as a health remedy
food
dessert with apples wrapped in pastry
Austrian pastry
pastry with apples, sugar, and spices in thin dough
beverage
strong alcoholic cider made from apples
cooking cleaning
vinegar from apples used in food or cleaning
game
act of catching apples with mouth from water
storage
crate for storing or transporting apples
alcohol
type of brandy made from apples
agriculture
producing or capable of producing apples
food
tart jelly made from crab apples
plant
tree that produces mountain apples
plant
tree bearing custard apples
machinery
machine used to crush apples for cider
Examples of apples in a sentence
Apples are a popular choice for baking pies. He dashed up the apples to catch the bus. They painted the apples a bright red. He joked about protecting his apples. The injury to his apples was painful.
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- French:pommes, marches, ...
- German:Äpfel, Treppe, ...
- Italian:mele, scale, ...
- Spanish:manzanas, escaleras, ...
- Portuguese:maçãs, escadas, ...
- Chinese:苹果, 楼梯, ...
- Japanese:リンゴ, アップルズ, ...
- Arabic:تُفّاح, تَعْبير سلانغ يُشير إلى السلالم, ...
- Hebrew:תַּפּוּחִים, מַדְרֵגוֹת, ...
- Russian:яблоки, лестница, ...
- Ukrainian:яблука, сходи, ...
- Hindi:सेब, सीढ़ियाँ, ...
Definition of apple - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodround edible fruit from a common temperate orchard tree
- She ate an apple for lunch.
2.
farmingtree cultivated for its edible fruit
- The apple in the garden is blooming.
3.
religionforbidden fruit in Christian tradition
- The apple tempted Adam and Eve.
4.
sportsTECH. US assist in ice hockeyTECH. US
- He got an apple on the winning goal.
Images of apple
round edible fruit from a common temperate orchard tree
Expressions with apple
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person whose behavior negatively affects an entire group
One bad apple can spoil the whole team's dynamics..
person who flatters or acts overly nice to gain favor
He is such an apple polisher at work.
dishonest person causing group problems
The rotten apple in the company was finally fired.
visible projection of thyroid cartilage in the neck
Her Adam's apple was not very prominent.
simple healthy habits believed to help prevent illness
She swears by an apple a day to stay well during winter.
representing traditional American values or culture
Baseball is considered as American as apple pie.
share or portion of a larger entity
Investors wanted a bite of the apple's success.
cause a plan to fail or be disturbed
His sudden resignation disrupted the apple cart for the entire project.
gesture of appreciation towards a teacher
Giving an apple for the teacher is a traditional way to show gratitude.
someone cherished above all others
My daughter is the apple of my eye.
person who is cherished above all others
Her grandson is the apple of her eye.
something universally accepted or admired
Supporting the troops is as American as mom and apple pie.
hidden flaw in something good
The project seemed perfect, but there was a worm in the apple.
disrupted or upset
The sudden storm left our picnic plans apple cart overturned.
something or someone cherished above others
The old car was the apple of his eye.
chance to try something again
She missed the first deadline but got another bite at the apple.
liquid from apples used as a drink or in cooking
She added apple juice to the recipe.
tree that produces apples
The apple tree in our yard finally bore fruit this year..
having the approximate size of an apple
The gemstone was apple-sized and sparkled in the light.
preserved apple purée with spices
She canned jars of apple butter for winter.
cake made with apples as a main ingredient
She baked a delicious apple cake for the party.
central part of an apple with seeds
She threw the apple core into the compost bin.
sweet jelly made from apple juice
I spread apple jelly on my toast.
place where apple trees are grown
We visited an apple orchard during the harvest season.
Origin of apple
Old English, æppel (fruit)
Examples of apple in a sentence
The apple was crisp and juicy. The old apple produces fruit every autumn. They planted an apple beside the barn. The apple is often depicted in religious art. Many sermons reference the apple as a symbol of temptation. He was credited with an apple in the first period.
The player earned an apple with his quick pass.
View all translations of apple
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- French:pomme, pommier, ...
- German:Apfel, Apfelbaum, ...
- Italian:mela, melo, ...
- Spanish:manzana, manzano, ...
- Portuguese:maçã, macieira, ...
- Chinese:苹果, 苹果树, ...
- Japanese:りんご, リンゴの木, ...
- Arabic:تُفَّاحَة, شَجَرَة التُّفَّاح, ...
- Hebrew:תַּפּוּחַ, תַּפּוּחַ, ...
- Russian:яблоко, яблоня, ...
- Ukrainian:яблуко, яблуня, ...
- Hindi:सेब, सेब का पेड़, ...
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