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Term: Figure Out

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To understand or solve something

Definition: To comprehend or solve a situation, problem, or mystery.

Sample Sentence: She couldn't figure out how to fix the broken bike.

Sense 2: To calculate or estimate

Definition: To calculate or estimate a quantity, measurement, or outcome.

Sample Sentence: He quickly figured out the total cost of groceries in his shopping cart.

Sense 3: To perceive or understand someone's intentions or feelings

Definition: To perceive or understand someone's intentions, motives, or emotions.

Sample Sentence: The detective couldn't figure out what the suspect was hiding.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The shape or outline of something

Definition: The contour or form of an object or design.

Sample Sentence: The artist drew the figure out of the scenery with intricate detail.