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Wart - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A wart is a small, rough growth on the skin caused by a virus. It is usually harmless but can be contagious. Warts commonly appear on hands and feet.

wart

/wɔrt/ /wɔːt/

Definition:

A small, hard growth on the skin caused by a virus.

Synonyms:

blemish, growth, lump, nodule

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

smoothness, perfection

Common Collocations:

plantar wart, genital wart, common wart, freeze a wart

Derivatives:

warty, warted

Usage Tips:

Use "wart" to describe a small skin growth; avoid confusion with moles or cysts.

Common Phrases:

warts and all, toad's wart

Etymology:

From Old English "wearte," related to Dutch "wrat" and German "Warze."

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor removed the wart from my finger.
  • 2. She had a small wart on her elbow for years.
  • 3. Warts are often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
  • 4. He tried home remedies to get rid of the plantar wart.

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