1. machine-controlled
adjective. operated by automation.
Synonyms
- machine-driven
- automatic
Antonyms
- nonmechanical
- voluntary
- consuetudinal
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Example sentences of the word answering-machine
1. Noun Phrase
Use home answering machines when necessary, and if possible, tape record the bullying.
2. Noun Phrase
Find the button that controls playback on your answering machine.
3. Noun Phrase
When you're away, dial your own phone number and wait for the answering machine to pick up.
4. Noun Phrase
Make sure homework is completed and let the answering machine take telephone messages.
2. answering
adjective. ['ˈænsɝɪŋ'] replying.
Synonyms
- responsive
Antonyms
- insensitive
- refractory
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- answer (English)
- answere (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. machine
noun. ['məˈʃiːn'] any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks.
Synonyms
- textile machine
- stapler
- coin machine
- shovel
- staplegun
- power shovel
- comber
- cotton gin
- hop-picker
- stapling machine
- information processing system
- automatic teller
- time machine
- trimmer
- decoder
- printer
- phonograph
- feeder
- automatic teller machine
- calculator
- ATM
- machine tool
- paviour
- pestle
- machinery
- pavior
- computing machine
- electronic computer
- riveting machine
- milking machine
- snow blower
- corker
- data processor
- assembly
- sorter
- franking machine
- device
- computer
- record player
- slot machine
- gin
- tacker
- printing machine
- digger
- cash dispenser
- printing press
- paving machine
- calculating machine
- self-feeder
- calender
- automated teller machine
- stamp
- Zamboni
- perpetual motion machine
- hopper
- pile driver
- cash machine
- automated teller
- excavator
- cement mixer
- press
- motor
- slicer
- power tool
- mechanical press
- computing device
- rivetter
- workhorse
- bagger
- concrete mixer
- farm machine
- staple gun
- simulator
- riveter
Antonyms
- elated
- estimable
- proud
- sufficient
Etymology
- machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- machina (Latin)
4. machine
noun. ['məˈʃiːn'] an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently.
Synonyms
- organisation
Antonyms
- nondriver
- distributed
Etymology
- machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- machina (Latin)
5. machine
noun. ['məˈʃiːn'] an efficient person.
Synonyms
- mortal
- someone
- soul
- individual
- person
- bionic woman
- cyborg
- somebody
Antonyms
- decompress
- disarrange
- prolix
- unexciting
Etymology
- machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- machina (Latin)
6. machine
noun. ['məˈʃiːn'] a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point.
Synonyms
- pulley block
- wheel
- block
- simple machine
- inclined plane
- mechanical device
- pulley-block
- lever
Antonyms
- loud
- refined
- inhibitor
- anticatalyst
Etymology
- machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- machina (Latin)
7. machine
noun. ['məˈʃiːn'] a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine.
Synonyms
- cowl
- beach wagon
- estate car
- cab
- saloon
- phaeton
- motor vehicle
- horn
- low
- roadster
- air bag
- rear window
- cowling
- trunk
- used-car
- gun
- grille
- stabilizer bar
- pace car
- car
- accelerator
- loaner
- Model T
- patrol car
- hooter
- minicar
- compact car
- horseless carriage
- gas
- fin
- low gear
- automotive vehicle
- two-seater
- hardtop
- taxicab
- landrover
- motor horn
- tourer
- police cruiser
- sport car
- squad car
- fender
- ambulance
- sedan
- automobile trunk
- auto accessory
- limo
- auto
- racer
- beach waggon
- subcompact car
- compact
- gas guzzler
- station waggon
- sports car
- electric
- tail fin
- car horn
- radiator grille
- jalopy
- wagon
- gasoline engine
- race car
- high gear
- prowl car
- automobile horn
- tailfin
- sunroof
- anti-sway bar
- station wagon
- jeep
- car door
- automobile
- first
- stock car
- automobile engine
- car seat
- racing car
- high
- bus
- buffer
- sport utility
- bumper
- first gear
- reverse
- convertible
- hack
- motorcar
- sport utility vehicle
- car window
- minivan
- SUV
- police car
- petrol engine
- subcompact
- sunshine-roof
- glove compartment
- limousine
- electric automobile
- heap
- Stanley Steamer
- gas pedal
- hot rod
- running board
- third
- roof
- accelerator pedal
- hot-rod
- wing
- touring car
- luggage compartment
- secondhand car
- electric car
- bonnet
- hatchback
- runabout
- throttle
- reverse gear
- car mirror
- hood
- waggon
- cruiser
- coupe
- taxi
- window
- third gear
- floorboard
Antonyms
- walk
- tall
- superior
- up
Etymology
- machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- machina (Latin)
8. machine
verb. ['məˈʃiːn'] turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery.
Synonyms
- forge
- shape
- work
- mould
- form
Antonyms
- unoriginal
- late
- middle
- last
Etymology
- machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- machina (Latin)
9. machine
noun. ['məˈʃiːn'] a group that controls the activities of a political party.
Synonyms
- organization
- organisation
Antonyms
- understate
- leaded gasoline
- unleaded gasoline
Etymology
- machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- machina (Latin)
10. machine
verb. ['məˈʃiːn'] make by machinery.
Synonyms
- produce
- create
Antonyms
- heterocercal fin
- homocercal fin
- euphemism
Etymology
- machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- machina (Latin)