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Definition of ob - Reverso English Dictionary
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1.
prefixTECH. used to indicate opposition or contrastTECH.
- In grammar class, we studied ob as a prefix showing opposition or contrast.
2.
biologyTECH. gene related to obesity researchTECH.
- Scientists studied the ob to understand weight gain.
3.
historyRare small unit of currency used in the pastRare
- He paid an ob for the loaf of bread.
Origin of ob
Latin, ob (toward)
Terms with ob included in their meaning
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geography
river in Asia flowing into the Ob River
urban place
city in central Russia on the Ob river
Examples of ob in a sentence
His actions were oblique to his previous promises. The ob gene was linked to metabolic changes. Researchers focused on the ob to find obesity treatments. An ob was a common currency in ancient markets. He found an ob while digging in the old ruins.
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- French:ob-, gène ob, ...
- German:ob-, ob, ...
- Italian:ob, obolo, ...
- Spanish:prefijo ob-, ob, ...
- Portuguese:ob-, ob, ...
- Chinese:反-, ob基因, ...
- Japanese:表側, ob, ...
- Arabic:بَادِئَة تُدِلُّ عَلَى المُعَارَضَة أَوِ التَّبَايُن, جِينٌ مُرْتَبِطٌ بِالسِّمْنَةِ, ...
- Hebrew:נֶגֶד-, אוֹב, ...
- Russian:об, ген ob, ...
- Ukrainian:об-, ob, ...
- Hindi:विपरीत, मोटापे से संबंधित ob जीन, ...
Definition of Ob - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
geographymajor river in western Siberia flowing northward
- The Ob is crucial for Siberian transport.
- The Ob freezes over in winter.
- Fishing on the Ob is popular.
Origin of Ob
Russian, Ob (name of a river)
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- French:Ob, ...
- German:Ob, ...
- Italian:fiume Ob, ...
- Spanish:Ob, ...
- Portuguese:Ob, ...
- Chinese:鄂毕河, ...
- Japanese:オビ川, ...
- Arabic:نَهْر أوب, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹבּ, ...
- Russian:Обь, ...
- Ukrainian:Об, ...
- Hindi:ओब नदी, ...
Definition of OB - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: outside broadcastTECH. broadcasting from a location outside the studioTECH.
- The concert was shown as an OB.
2.
acr: out of boundsRare term for when the ball is outside the play areaRare
- The ball went OB after crossing the sideline.
3.
acr: old boyDated man who attended a particular schoolDated
- He is an OB who proudly supports his old school's football team.
Abbreviation
1.
abr: obstetricianTECH. US doctor who helps women during pregnancy and childbirthTECH. US
- The OB checked the baby's heartbeat.
2.
abr: obstetricsTECH. medical field focused on pregnancy and childbirthTECH.
- She is studying OB in medical school.
Expressions with OB
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doctor who cares for pregnancy and women's health
I have an appointment with my OB-GYN.
Origin of OB
Unknown
Examples of OB in a sentence
They set up an OB to cover the festival live. The referee signaled the ball was OB. His shot went OB, ending the game. The OBs gathered for the annual reunion. As an OB, he often visited his alma mater. The OB delivered twins last night.
I have an appointment with my OB tomorrow. OB rotations are required for all medical students. The hospital expanded its OB department last year.
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- French:reportage extérieur, obstétricien, ...
- German:OB, Gyn, ...
- Italian:TSE, OB, ...
- Spanish:transmisión externa, GO, ...
- Portuguese:exterior, obstetra, ...
- Chinese:外景广播, 产科医生, ...
- Japanese:OB, 産科医, ...
- Arabic:اَلْبَثُّ اَلْخَارِجِيُّ, طبيب نساء وتوليد, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁדּוּר חוּץ, רוֹפֵא נָשִׁים, ...
- Russian:внешняя трансляция, акушер, ...
- Ukrainian:ПТС, АК, ...
- Hindi:बाहरी प्रसारण, OB, ...
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