Both Uses of
function
in
Brave New World
- "It reminds me of a lower-caste Community Sing," she told Bernard. But a little later it was reminding her a good deal less of that innocuous function.
p. 113..9 (definition 1) *function = social event or ceremony
- One of the principal functions of a friend is to suffer (in a milder and symbolic form) the punishments that we should like, but are unable, to inflict upon our enemies.
p. 179..7 (definition 2) *functions = jobs
Definitions:
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(1) (function as in: I'm attending a function tonight) a social event or ceremony -- especially one attended for work or out of a sense of duty
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(2) (function as in: Its main function is to...) purpose, job, or natural activity