dwarf

• Substantivo que designa um ser mítico ou uma pessoa de estatura excepcionalmente pequena, frequentemente representado no folclore e na literatura de fantasia.

A noun referring to a mythical creature or a person of unusually small stature, often depicted in folklore and fantasy literature.

plural irregular

1. Mythological beingA2formal

   A small, human-like creature from folklore, often associated with mining, craftsmanship, and magic.

   Anão

   • The dwarves in the story lived deep inside the mountain.
   • He dressed as a dwarf for the fantasy costume party.
   • In Norse mythology, dwarves were skilled blacksmiths.

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2. Person of short statureB1formal

   A person of unusually short stature, often due to a medical condition like achondroplasia.

   Pessoa de baixa estatura

   • The actor, who is a dwarf, has had a successful career in film.
   • She works as an advocate for the rights of dwarfs.
   • Many dwarfs prefer the term 'little person'.

   Sinônimosmidget

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3. Astronomical objectB2formalscientific

   A star of relatively small size and low luminosity, such as a red dwarf or white dwarf.

   Anã

   • A red dwarf is the most common type of star in the galaxy.
   • The white dwarf is the remnant of a star like our Sun.
   • Astronomers discovered a new brown dwarf in the nebula.

• Verbo que significa fazer algo parecer pequeno ou insignificante em comparação, ou impedir o crescimento ou desenvolvimento de algo.

A verb meaning to cause something to seem small or insignificant in comparison, or to stunt the growth or development of something.

1. Make seem smallB2formal

   To cause something to appear small or insignificant in comparison.

   Eclipsar

   • The new skyscraper dwarfs all the surrounding buildings.
   • His achievements dwarf those of his predecessors.
   • The mountain dwarfed the tiny village at its base.

   Sinônimosdominateeclipseovershadow

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2. Stunt growthC1formal

   To prevent something from growing to its full size or potential.

   Impedir o crescimento

   • Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical development.
   • The lack of sunlight dwarfed the plants in the basement.
   • Economic sanctions dwarfed the country's industrial growth.

   Sinônimoscheckcurtailhamperimpedeinhibitretardstuntsuppress

   Antônimoscultivateencouragefosternurturepromote