table · n
table (FURNITURE)
A1 a piece of furniture with four legs, used for eating off, putting things on, etc.
Dictionary examples:
I put my homework on the table. (0.0)
My phone fell under the table again. (0.0)
The table is too small for my pizza! (0.0)
the kitchen table (7.5)
The plates were still on the table. (13.3)
set the table
B1 to put plates, knives, forks, etc. on the table to prepare for a meal
Dictionary examples:
My sister set the table with books instead of plates. She's always studying! (0.0)
I set the table upside down as a prank. Mom didn't find it funny! (0.0)
I set the table for breakfast at midnight. My roommate was very confused! (0.0)
Could you set the table for me, please? (33.0)
table (INFORMATION)
B1 an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material
Dictionary examples:
The table of exam scores made everyone laugh. Even the teacher failed! (0.0)
The table of calories made me cry. Pizza has how many?! (0.0)
I made a table of excuses for being late. 'Alien abduction' is my favorite. (0.0)
The table below shows the results of the experiment. (21.3)