english
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noun
wizardry:
It is magic the way he does that., adj.
mystical:
We saw a magic show at the hotel.
Simple Definitions
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magic
verbs
do magic
• In the story, the children are not allowed to do magic out of school.
work magic
(= do magic )
• What do you expect me to do? I can’t work magic!
use magic
• By using magic, he can order the ghost of any dead person to be his servant.
adjectives
black magic
(= intended to harm people )
• The candles had been used for black magic.
ancient magic
• The place seemed full of shadows and ancient magic.
strong/powerful magic
• Her fingers moved to make the sign that protected against strong magic.
transnet.ir
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magic
noun [ uncountable ] the power to make impossible things happen, by saying special words or doing special actions:
• In the story, she uses magic to turn him into a frog. • Local people believe that he can heal wounds and illnesses using magic.
witchcraft
noun [ uncountable ] the use of magic, usually to do bad things:
• Hundreds of women were accused of witchcraft in the 1600s.
spell
noun [ countable ] a special set of words or actions that are used to make something happen by magic:
• a magic spell • An evil witch cast a spell on him (= said a special set of words or did a special series of actions, in order to make something happen to someone by magic ) , turning him into a beast.
curse
( also hex American English ) noun [ countable ] something that makes someone or something have bad luck:
• The house seemed to have a curse on it. • People believed the pharaoh would put a curse on (= use magic to make them have bad luck ) anyone who broke into the tomb. • She believed her former husband had put a hex on her.
the occult
mysterious powers and events that involve magic and spirits:
• He was very interested in the occult.
voodoo
noun [ uncountable ] magical beliefs and practices used as a form of religion:
• a voodoo curse • In Haiti, the people still practice voodoo.
Longman-Thesaurus
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noun secret power ADJ. black VERB + MAGIC do, practise He earns extra money doing magic at children's parties. People found guilty of practising black magic were hanged. | believe in I don't believe in magic. | work MAGIC + VERB work The magic slowly begins to work, and the princess starts to come to life again. PREP. by ~ The rabbit disappeared by magic. PHRASES as if by magic The money had reappeared as if by magic. special quality ADJ. absolute, pure, sheer The show is three hours of pure magic. QUANT. touch The fireworks brought a touch of magic to the occasion. VERB + MAGIC work A hot bath and a good night's sleep worked their usual magic.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary