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genie

[ˈdʒiːni]

genie Definition

a spirit that is believed in some Muslim countries to live in a lamp, bottle, or similar object and can do anything that the person who possesses it wants it to do.

Using genie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "genie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Aladdin rubbed the lamp and the genie appeared.

  • Example

    The genie granted him three wishes.

  • Example

    The story of Aladdin and the genie is a popular tale from the Arabian Nights.

genie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for genie

Phrases with genie

  • to do something that causes a lot of problems and that cannot be stopped

    Example

    Once you start telling lies, it's hard to put the genie back in the bottle.

  • something that has a lot of potential or power but is not yet being used

    Example

    The new technology is like a genie in a bottle, waiting to be released.

  • a feature of a system or product that seems to have a mind of its own and works in unexpected ways

    Example

    The auto-correct function on my phone is like a genie in the machine, sometimes changing words I don't want it to.

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Summary: genie in Brief

A 'genie' [ˈdʒiːni] is a spirit that is believed in some Muslim countries to live in a lamp, bottle, or similar object and can do anything that the person who possesses it wants it to do. The genie is a popular figure in folklore, as seen in the story of Aladdin and the genie. The phrase 'let the genie out of the bottle' means to do something that causes a lot of problems and that cannot be stopped.

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