Definition

1. Noun:

   • A tilt or lean to one side: The property of a line or surface that departs from the vertical; a slant.
   • A series of items written or printed consecutively: A database containing an ordered array of items, such as names or topics.

2. Verb:

   • To tilt or lean to one side: To cause to lean or to assume a slanting position.
   • To make a record of items in a sequence: To enumerate, include in a list, or name individually.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The ship developed a dangerous list to starboard after hitting the reef.
  • Please check the list of participants to find your name.

• Verb:

  • The old tree listed heavily after the storm.
  • Can you list all the ingredients we need for the recipe?

Advanced Usage

• "to be listed as": to be included or registered under a specific category or name.
  • The building is listed as a historical monument.
• "to head the list": to be the first or most important item on a list.
  • Safety concerns head the list of priorities for the new factory.

Variants and Related Words

• Listing (n): The act of making a list; a list or catalog.
  • The real estate listing included several photos of the house.
• Listless (adj): Lacking energy or enthusiasm. (Note: This is a distinct word derived from an obsolete meaning of 'list' as 'desire'.)
  • The hot weather made everyone feel listless.

Synonyms

• Noun (for a series): catalog, register, roll, inventory.
• Verb (to tilt): tilt, lean, slant, heel.
• Verb (to record): enumerate, itemize, catalog, record.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• List off: To recite items from a list quickly or from memory.
  • She can list off all the U.S. presidents in order.
• List toward: To have a tendency or preference for.
  • His political views list toward the conservative side.

Related Idioms

• A laundry list: A long, often tedious list of items, complaints, or tasks.
  • He presented a laundry list of reasons why the project was delayed.
• To be on the list: To be under consideration or scheduled for something.
  • Getting a promotion is on my list of goals for this year.

Noun

1. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
   • the tower had a pronounced tilt
   • the ship developed a list to starboard
   • he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
2. a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

Verb

1. enumerate
   • We must number the names of the great mathematicians
2. tilt to one side
   • The balloon heeled over
   • the wind made the vessel heel
   • The ship listed to starboard
3. cause to lean to the side
   • Erosion listed the old tree
4. include in a list
   • Am I listed in your register?
5. give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
   • List the states west of the Mississippi