context
adjective
1. (obsolete) Knit or woven together; close; firm.
noun
1. discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
Definition categories: communication, discourse
2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
- the historical context
Similar word(s): circumstance, setting
Definition categories: state, environment
Sentences with context as a noun:
- In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped.
verb
1. (obsolete) To knit or bind together; to unite closely.