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" Take that one thing you don't like about yourself and more often than not that's the one thing that makes you more special. Whether it's that gap in your teeth, or that mole you never liked, or your skin color."
Shay Mitchell

Meaning of "mole" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOLE

From Middle Dutch mol, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German mol.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF MOLE

məʊl


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mole is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MOLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of mole in the English dictionary

The definition of mole in the dictionary is any small burrowing mammal, of the family Talpidae, of Europe, Asia, and North and Central America: order Insectivora. They have velvety, typically dark fur and forearms specialized for digging. Other definition of mole is a spy who has infiltrated an organization and, often over a long period, become a trusted member of it.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOLE

bowl · coal · cole · console · control · goal · hole · parole · patrol · payroll · pole · poll · role · roll · scroll · sole · soul · toll · troll · whole

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOLE

moldy · mole cricket · mole drain · mole mapping · mole rat · mole run · mole-catcher · mole-hunter · molecast · Molech · molecular · molecular beam · molecular biologist · molecular biology · molecular cloud · molecular distillation · molecular film · molecular formula · molecular gastronomy · molecular geneticist

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOLE

as a whole · asshole · black hole · bole · camisole · casserole · controle · creole · dole · espagnole · from pole to pole · in the hole · on the dole · on the whole · oriole · outsole · Poole · Seminole · stole · vole

Synonyms and antonyms of mole in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MOLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «mole» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «mole» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF MOLE

Find out the translation of mole to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of mole from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mole» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

鼹鼠
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

topo
570 millions of speakers
en

English

mole
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

तिल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خُلْد
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

крот
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

toupeira
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

সেকেলে
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

taupe
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Berkulit
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Maulwurf
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

モグラ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

두더지
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Moldy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chuột chũi
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

பூஞ்சணம்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

खोटा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

küflü
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

talpa
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

kret
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

кріт
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

cârtiță
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τυφλοπόντικας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mol
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mullvad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

muldvarp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mole

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOLE»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of mole
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «mole».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mole

EXAMPLES

9 QUOTES WITH «MOLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mole.
1
Andrew Buchan
I have to confess I'm addicted to Sky Sports News. Just the music can pull me in. And then whether it's badminton in the Czech Republic, snail pushing or mole hopping, I'm hooked.
2
Gordon England
The president said that this is not removing a mole. You know, removing a mole, that's an outpatient sort of an operation. This was removing a cancer, removing a cancer takes more time.
3
Ze Frank
The naked mole is, like, the ugliest freakin' creature in the world. It is so radically, unbelievably disgusting. And the star-nosed mole is also. It looks like it snorted a firecracker. They live way underground, and to get footage of them is basically impossible.
4
Aimee Garcia
I felt completely at home in Mexico - speaking Spanish to my cousins, running around Acapulco and stuffing my face with mole and homemade tortillas. Mexico opened my heart.
5
Arthur L. Herman
Edward Snowden may not be a Chinese mole, but he might as well be. He's just handed Beijing a major score, while the NSA struggles to pick up the pieces - and the rest of us pay the price in terms of future national security.
6
Shay Mitchell
Take that one thing you don't like about yourself and more often than not that's the one thing that makes you more special. Whether it's that gap in your teeth, or that mole you never liked, or your skin color.
7
Sarah Monette
I have mild albinism, which means I am very sensitive to light, so the animal representation of my spirit would have to be a mole. I am particularly fond of that most Lovecraftian of mammals, the star-nosed mole, and tend to choose it for online icons and avatars.
8
Niki Taylor
I always hated my mole growing up. I even thought about having it removed. At the time I didn't do it because I thought it would hurt, and now I'm glad I didn't.
9
Gedde Watanabe
I've got a big mole on my butt. It's true.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOLE»

Discover the use of mole in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mole and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4
Adrian Mole's first love, Pandora, has left him; a neighbor, Mr. Lucas, appears to be seducing his mother (and what does that mean for his father?); the BBC refuses to publish his poetry; and his dog swallowed the tree off the Christmas ...
Sue Townsend, 2003
2
Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years: The Prostrate Years
Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years is the eighth book in Sue Townsend's brilliantly funny Adrian Mole series.
Sue Townsend, 2009
3
The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City
This book is about the thousands of people who live in the subway, railroad, and sewage tunnels of New York City.
Jennifer Toth, 1995
4
Whack-a-Mole: The Price We Pay for Expecting Perfection
Using examples from business, sports, parenting, driving and more, Whack-a-Mole profiles societys propensity to condemn and punish those who err.
David A. Marx, 2009
5
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole: Play
The Heinemann Plays series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions.
Sue Townsend, Ken Howard, Alan Blaikley, 1985
6
Naked Mole Rats
Introduces the naked mole rat, a burrowing, eusocial mammal found in the dry lands of eastern Africa, discussing appearance, size, special features, life cycle, diet, feeding habits, and habitat.
Kristin Petrie, 2010
7
The Bureau and the Mole: The Unmasking of Robert Philip ...
Presents the story of Robert Philip Hanssen, one of the FBI's most trusted agents, who led a double life as a resourceful spy for the Russian government, selling America's closely guarded national security secrets.
David A. Vise, 2002
8
Mole
Introduces moles, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, food, and predators.
Stephen Savage, 2008
9
Mole Music
Feeling that something is missing in his simple life, Mole acquires a violin and learns to make beautiful, joyful music.
‎1999
10
Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction
The further misadventures of the world's oldest adolescent.
Sue Townsend, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mole is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Man with mole uses note to rob Chesterfield Auto Zone
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A man used a note to rob the Auto Zone located at 7222 Hull Street Road Tuesday night, according to ... «wtvr.com, Jul 15»
2
EnsenaSoft's Miko Mole comes to PC, watch the trailer here
There are a few indie developers whose focus is on learning through gaming and EnsenaSoft's latest game is a puzzler titled Miko Mole. «Flickering Myth, Jul 15»
3
Live Commentary: New York Red Bulls 0-0 Chelsea
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live commentary of Chelsea's pre-season friendly with New York Red Bulls in New Jersey. Red Bull Arena ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
4
Live Commentary: USA 1-2 Jamaica - as it happened
Relive with Sports Mole all the action from the Gold Cup semi-final clash between the USA and Jamaica at the Georgia Dome. By Simon ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
5
Manager Darrell Clarke signs new Bristol Rovers deal
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! View our homepages for Darrell Clarke, John Ward, Bristol ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
6
Preview: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to the clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid in the International Champions Cup. By Jack Prescott, London ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
7
Live Commentary: Hertha Berlin 2-2 Fulham - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the pre-season friendly between Fulham and Hertha Berlin in Austria. By Sian Cowper, Reporter «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
8
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I regret leaving Tottenham Hotspur'
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! View our homepages for Andre Villas-Boas, Rafael van ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
9
Mark Hughes not concerned by Ryan Shawcross injury layoff
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! View our homepages for Mark Hughes, Ryan Shawcross, ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
10
Report: Arsenal to move for Sergi Samper
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! View our homepages for Sergi Samper, Arsenal, ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Mole [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mole>. May 2024 ».
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