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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.the main motion picture in a movie program.
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.make, 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.to conceive of; imagine; fancy.
He couldn't quite feature himself as a bank president.
Older Use.to resemble in features; favor.
verb (used without object)
to play a major part.
feature
/ ˈھːʃə /
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.a 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
archaicgeneral 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
informal(tr) to imagine; consider
I can't feature that happening
Other Word Forms
- transfeature verb (used with object)
- underfeature noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of feature1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
In the first act of Flanagan’s movie — that’s Act 3 for those who need to be reminded that “Life of Chuck” is not your average narrative feature, okay! — the world is ending.
A family photo from Saturday's event was shared on the same Instagram account featuring Prince William dressed in uniform, Catherine and Charlotte in blue dresses with George and Louis in suits with red ties.
The back featured the phrases: “Los Angeles is for everyone” and “Los Ángeles es Para Todos.”
Watch the best shots from day three at the US Open featuring Scottie Scheffler and Adam Scott as Sam Burns leads into into final round.
The fact he can still perform, however, inspired awe throughout the ballpark, with 51,548 in attendance witnessing his 65th career start featuring seven scoreless innings.
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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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