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diary
/ˈdaɪɚi/
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What does diary mean?
noun
- A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
- A personal organizer or appointment diary.
verb
- To keep a diary or journal.
More meanings (1)
adjective
- (obsolete) Lasting for one day.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈdaɪɚi/
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To his astonishment he saw the official leaning back in his chair hastily scanning the contents of the little black diary.
And since reading poor Marie's diary, he has found a new comprehensive adjective for summing up all of her distressing qualities.
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When I had written in my diary and had fortunately replaced the book and pen in my pocket I felt sleepy.
Each young and ardent person writes a diary, in which, when the hours of prayer and penitence arrive, he inscribes his soul.