Pronunciation: /træns/
noun a half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli, typically as induced by hypnosis or entered by a medium
A1 She stared into space, lost in a trance.
A2 The music put him in a trance, making him forget all his worries.
B1 During the meditation session, she entered a deep trance-like state.
B2 The hypnotist guided her into a trance, where she could access her subconscious mind.
C1 The shaman entered a trance to communicate with the spirit world.
C2 The monk's trance was so profound, it seemed as if he was in a different realm altogether.
verb not applicable
A1 She goes into a trance whenever she listens to music.
A2 The hypnotist was able to trance the audience with his soothing voice.
B1 The monk tranced for hours in deep meditation.
B2 The dancer tranced the audience with her graceful movements.
C1 The spiritual leader was known for his ability to trance his followers into a state of euphoria.
C2 The musician tranced the crowd with his mesmerizing performance.
adjective not applicable
A1 She stared at the television in a trance-like state.
A2 The music put him in a trance, making him forget all his worries.
B1 The hypnotist put the audience into a trance with his mesmerizing words.
B2 The dancer moved gracefully, as if in a trance, completely lost in the music.
C1 The artist painted for hours, completely absorbed in a trance of creativity.
C2 The meditation retreat helped her achieve a deep trance-like state of relaxation and inner peace.
adverb not applicable
A1 She stared at the screen in a trance.
A2 He walked through the park in a trance, not noticing anything around him.
B1 The hypnotist put the audience into a trance with his mesmerizing performance.
B2 The music put me in a trance, making me lose track of time.
C1 The monk meditated deeply, entering a trance-like state of enlightenment.
C2 The shaman entered a trance to communicate with the spirits.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She stared into space, lost in a trance.
A2 He sat in a trance, unaware of his surroundings.
B1 The music put her in a trance, making her forget all her worries.
B2 The hypnotist was able to put the entire audience in a trance with his mesmerizing words.
C1 The monk meditated for hours, reaching a deep trance-like state.
C2 The dancer moved gracefully, as if in a trance, captivating the audience with her performance.
preposition not applicable
A1 I walked in a trance through the forest.
A2 She stared at the painting in a trance-like state.
B1 He found himself in a trance, unable to move or speak.
B2 The music put her in a trance, lost in the rhythm.
C1 The hypnotist put the audience in a trance with his mesmerizing performance.
C2 The monk entered a deep trance during his meditation practice.
conjunction not applicable
A1 She stared into space in a trance, not hearing anything around her.
A2 He fell into a trance while listening to the soothing music.
B1 In a trance, she walked through the forest without noticing the passing time.
B2 The hypnotist put him into a trance before making him do silly things on stage.
C1 The monk entered a deep trance during his meditation practice.
C2 The spiritual leader was able to put her followers into a trance with his powerful words.
interjection not applicable
A1 Trance! I can't believe we won the game.
A2 Trance, I forgot to bring my umbrella.
B1 Trance! That movie was so intense.
B2 Trance, I need to focus on my work right now.
C1 Trance, I have never felt so calm and peaceful.
C2 Trance! The beauty of nature never fails to amaze me.
article not applicable
A1 She stared into space, lost in a trance.
A2 The hypnotist put the audience members into a trance.
B1 He entered a deep trance while meditating.
B2 The music had a mesmerizing effect, putting everyone in a trance.
C1 The shaman entered a trance state to communicate with the spirits.
C2 The dancer moved gracefully, as if in a trance, completely absorbed in the music.
formal The meditation session put her in a deep trance.
informal He was in such a trance while listening to music.
slang I was totally in a trance during that movie.
figurative The beauty of the sunset put me in a trance.
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