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A thing made or used to achieve a particular purpose.
Examples
His device for getting out of work was to call in a fake emergency.
The author’s use of a recurring device creates a haunting atmosphere.
The magician's device amazed the audience with its unexpected twist.
When the power failed, the backup device kicked in automatically.
They uncovered the company's device to avoid paying taxes.
Meanings
Examples
She attached the device to the circuit and watched the lights flicker.
The new device can scan documents in under a second.
He carried a small device in his pocket to measure temperature.
The laboratory's latest device broke after only a few uses.
Customers praised the device for its easy-to-use interface.
When the power failed, the backup device kicked in automatically.
Similar words
gadget
apparatus
instrument
tool
appliance
contraptiongizmo
widget
Examples
The politician's device to win votes involved promising lower taxes.
She used a clever device to hide the gift inside a hollow book.
His device for getting out of work was to call in a fake emergency.
The magician's device amazed the audience with its unexpected twist.
They uncovered the company's device to avoid paying taxes.
His smile was a subtle device to calm the nervous crowd.
Similar words
ployrusestratagem
scheme
trick
maneuver
artifice
contrivance
Examples
The author’s use of a recurring device creates a haunting atmosphere.
She employed a paradoxical device to highlight the character’s inner conflict.
The poem’s device of repetition emphasizes the central theme.
His satire relies on a biting device that exposes social hypocrisy.
The novel’s shifting perspective is a narrative device that keeps readers guessing.
Through the device of foreshadowing, the story hints at future tragedy.
Similar words
figure
trope
motif
technique
method
strategy
construction
gimmickFAQ
A device is a thing made or used to achieve a particular purpose.
What does device mean in technology?
In technology a device is a tool or machine made to perform a specific function.
What does device mean in a social context?
In a social setting a device is a plan or method intended to achieve something, often in a cunning way.
What does device mean in literature?
In literature a device is a method used by a writer to produce a particular effect, such as metaphor or irony.
What are some synonyms for device as a piece of equipment?
Synonyms for device as a piece of equipment include gadget, apparatus, instrument, tool, appliance, contraption, gizmo, widget.
What are some synonyms for device as a clever scheme?
Synonyms for device as a clever scheme include ploy, ruse, stratagem, scheme, trick, maneuver, artifice, contrivance.
What are some synonyms for device as a literary technique?
Synonyms for device as a literary technique include figure, trope, motif, technique, method, strategy, construction, gimmick.
How is device different from gadget?
Gadget refers to a small mechanical or electronic device, while device can be any tool or machine made for a purpose.
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