Feature
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈfiː.tʃər/
US
/ˈfiː.tʃɚ/
Definition
(n) : An important part, quality, or characteristic of something.
(v) : To show, include, or highlight something.
(v) : To show, include, or highlight something.
Example
"(n) : This phone has many useful features."
"(n) : Her emotional support is a lovely feature that makes him feel comfortable."
"(v) : The VariableTribe website features inspirational articles for its users."
Explanation
A feature is an important part, quality, or characteristic of something. For example, a phone may have a camera, touch screen, and long battery life as its features. People also use the word to describe parts of a person’s face, like eyes or smile. As a verb, “feature” means to show, include, or highlight something as important. For instance, a motivational website can feature an article about motivation, inspiration, or discipline. The word helps us talk about what makes something special, important, or noticeable.