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Purse

A small bag or pouch, the opening of which is made to draw together closely, used to carry money in; by extension, any receptacle for money carried on the person; a wallet; a pocketbook; a portemonnaie.

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Amount 76% connected

To go up; to ascend.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Bag 76% connected

A sack or pouch, used for holding anything; as, a bag of meal or of money.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Container 76% connected

One who, or that which, contains.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Contract 76% connected

To draw together or nearer; to reduce to a less compass; to shorten, narrow, or lessen; as, to contract one's sphere of action.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Round 76% connected

To whisper.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sum 76% connected

The aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars; the amount or whole of any number of individuals or particulars added t…

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Narrower term 3

Clutch 76% connected

A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Etui 76% connected

A case for one or several small articles; esp., a box in which scissors, tweezers, and other articles of toilet or of daily use are carried.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reticule 76% connected

A little bag, originally of network; a woman's workbag, or a little bag to be carried in the hand.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Clasp 70% connected

To shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp).

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

Synonym 3

Bag 92% connected

A sack or pouch, used for holding anything; as, a bag of meal or of money.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Pocketbook 92% connected

A small book or case for carrying papers, money, etc., in the pocket; also, a notebook for the pocket.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Wrinkle 92% connected

A winkle.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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