Apple: meaning, definitions and examples

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apple

[ ˈæpəl ]

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fruit

A round fruit with red or green skin and a whitish pulp, usually with a core containing seeds.

Synonyms

fruit, pome

Examples of usage

She took a bite of the juicy apple.
He picked apples from the tree.
The teacher gave an apple to each student as a snack.

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technology

A multinational technology company known for its electronic devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers.

Synonyms

brand, company

Examples of usage

She works at Apple headquarters.
The new Apple product was highly anticipated by consumers.

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to hit someone or something with an open hand

To strike with an open hand, usually on the head or face.

Synonyms

hit, slap

Examples of usage

He apple her playfully on the back.
She appled the table in frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "apple" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maçã

🇮🇳 सेब

🇩🇪 Apfel

🇮🇩 apel

🇺🇦 яблуко

🇵🇱 jabłko

🇯🇵 リンゴ

🇫🇷 pomme

🇪🇸 manzana

🇹🇷 elma

🇰🇷 사과

🇸🇦 تفاحة

🇨🇿 jablko

🇸🇰 jablko

🇨🇳 苹果

🇸🇮 jabolko

🇮🇸 epli

🇰🇿 алма

🇬🇪 ვაშლი

🇦🇿 alma

🇲🇽 manzana

Word origin

The word 'apple' originated from Old English 'æppel', which in turn came from Proto-Germanic 'ap(a)laz'. It has been cultivated for thousands of years and has a rich symbolic and mythological history. In many cultures, the apple is associated with love, knowledge, and temptation.