1.ad. to, in or at a higher position or value





2.v. to protect or give protection to





3.n. the substance, substances or matter of which something is made or from which something can be made, such as wood, cloth or stone; anything that can be made into something else





4.n. a group of ministers that helps lead a government





5.n. any instrument or device designed to help one do work





6.n. a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed





7.ad. of or having to do with a national or central government





8.n. land; the earth's surface





9.v. to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water or through air





10.n. the time between when the sun goes down and when it rises, when there is little or no light