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Antonyms for pocket

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : pok-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɒk ɪt


Definition of pocket

Origin :
  • mid-14c., pokete, "bag, pouch, small sack," from Anglo-French pokete (13c.), diminutive of Old North French poque "bag" (Old French pouche), from a Germanic source akin to Frankish *pokka "bag," from Proto-Germanic *puk- (see poke (n.)).
  • Meaning "small bag worn on the person, especially one sewn into a garment" is from early 15c. Sense in billiards is from 1754. Mining sense is attested from 1850; military sense of "area held by troops surrounded by the enemy" is from 1918; the general sense of "small area different than its surroundings" (1926) apparently was extended from the military use. Figuratively, "one's money" (conceived as being kept in a pocket) is from 1717. Pope Pokett (late 15c.) was figurative of the greedy and corrupt Church.
  • adj small, portable
  • noun cavity, pouch
  • verb help oneself to something
Example sentences :
  • "It makes no difference to you where I got it," said our hero, returning the money to his pocket.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Robert drew a jackknife from his pocket, and did as he was bidden.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He not only closed it, but locked it, having secretly hidden the key in his pocket.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • In his pocket there were nearly two hundred dollars, not likely to be of any service to him.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "Yes," said the captain, drawing from his pocket a large wallet.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "I've got eleven dollars and fifty cents in my pocket," Andrew said frankly.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He took the song from his pocket, and smoothed it out before her on the piano.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • She turned the key, and taking it out, put it in her pocket.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • I have got a screw in my pocket, and I never go without my tool-knife.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Her hand was in her pocket, and a bright coin was between her fingers.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

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