list

A list is a group of ideas or words ordered for the purpose of completing a task. Verbs like make, keep, create, and have are often used with "list."

• Before going shopping, it’s a good idea to make a list of things that are needed.
• Did you make a list before you went shopping?
• We need to create a list of things to do during our vacation in Colombia.
• I always keep a list of things I need to do in my pocket.
• Hamed has a list of cars that he’s thinking about purchasing.
• A telephone book includes a list of phone numbers for local businesses.
• Airline mechanics use a checklist to make sure everything works well on an airplane.

The word "list" is also a verb:

• List your ideas on a piece of paper.
• You should list the things you need from the store on a piece of paper.
• The government listed the names of people who were in violation of the law.
• Charles lists the names and numbers of his friends on his cell phone.

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This page was published on May 6, 2014.