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Uncommonidle
The correct spelling is idle.
How to pronounce idle
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/
nounIPA: /ˈaɪd(ə)l/
Say it like: Idl-e
The correct spelling is idle. An idle animation. For example: "My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes."
Usage Examples
“My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes.”
“idle workmen”
“an idle fellow”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An idle animation.
- 2.An idle game.
verb
- 1.To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
- 2.To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
- 3.Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.
adjective
- 1.Empty, vacant.
- 2.Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
- 3.Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
- 4.Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
- 5.Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.
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