Pronunciation

/wɔːl/

Definitions

Noun

1. Wall: A continuous vertical structure made of brick, stone, wood, or other materials, typically used to separate or enclose spaces or provide protection. Example: “The old house had thick stone walls that kept it warm in winter.”
2. Conceptual wall: A mental barrier or obstacle that prevents understanding or acceptance. Example: “He had built a wall around his heart, making it hard for others to get close.”
3. Walls of a city: The fortified structures surrounding a historic town or city. Example: “The ancient city was surrounded by high walls for defense.”

Verb

1. To build or construct a wall. Example: “They are planning to wall off the garden to create a private area.”
2. To erect or put up a physical or metaphorical barrier. Example: “She felt a wall go up between them after he shared his secret.”

Adjective

1. Impenetrable or unyielding. Example: “Her defenses were as solid as a brick wall.”
2. Solid or immovable. Example: “A wall of silence filled the room after the announcement.”

Adverb

1. In a manner resembling a wall. Example: “He stood with his arms out, forming a wall to protect the children.”

Phrases

• “Put up a wall” to create a barrier emotionally or socially.
• “Bring down the walls” to encourage openness or connection.
• “A wall of silence” indicates a lack of communication.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The gardener carefully removed the old wall to make way for a new flower bed.”
• Verb: “After the argument, they seemed to have built a wall between them.”
• Adjective: “Her resolve was as unyielding as a castle wall.”
• Adverb: “He stood like a wall, blocking the entrance to the museum.”

Synonyms

• Barrier
• Partition
• Fencing
• Shield
• Rampart
• Enclosure
• Obstacle
• Blockade