Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used in the formation of nouns, typically indicating a person who uses something, a place associated with something, or a quality of something.

“The oboist was known for her beautiful playing.”

2. suffix

A suffix used in the formation of nouns, typically indicating a person who uses something, a place associated with something, or a quality of something.

“A doctor is a medical ose.”

3. verb

To become or make something smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.

“The rain ose the floodwaters.”

4. verb

To make something smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.

“The river oes the water level.”