tonsil
Definitions
Noun
- Either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "tonsil".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tonsil | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | tonsillectomies | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | tonsillectomy | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | tonsils | 2 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "tonsil".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tactile | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | stancil | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | stancill | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | stencil | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | stogdill | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | tocqueville | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | tourville | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | tricil | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | tufnel | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | turbeville | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "tonsil".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "tonsil" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "tonsil" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "tonsil" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "tonsil".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tinsel | 2 | 2 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 4
Sound Alikes: 10
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
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