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To take something for temporary use with the intention of returning it.
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Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
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To extend a situation temporarily, often delaying an inevitable outcome.
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take, use, obtain, acquire
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borrow money, borrow a book, borrow ideas, borrow from
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/bɒs/
noun
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a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
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Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
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to do something with confidence and authority
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manager, supervisor, chief, head, leader
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employee, worker, subordinate
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boss at work, strict boss, talk to the boss, boss of the company
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✌️
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determiner/pronoun
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referring to two people or things together
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Both of the children were excited about the trip.
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two different aspects of the same situation
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both ways, both of them, both sides, both hands
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😒
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/ˈbɒðər/
verb
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to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
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I don't want to bother you while you're working.
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too lazy or unwilling to do something
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annoy, disturb, irritate, trouble, pester
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bother someone, bother to ask, hardly bother, never bother
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🍾
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/ˈbɒt.əl/
noun
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a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
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He poured water into the bottle.
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to keep emotions hidden instead of expressing them
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flask, container, jar, vessel
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water bottle, glass bottle, plastic bottle, bottle of wine
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🔻
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/ˈbɒtəm/
noun, adjective
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The lowest part of something.
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The keys fell to the bottom of the bag.
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to reach the lowest possible point
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base, underside, foot, foundation
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bottom line, at the bottom, ocean bottom, bottom of the page
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🏀
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/baʊns/
verb
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to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
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The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
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to recover quickly from difficulties
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rebound, spring, ricochet, leap, jump
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bounce off, bounce back, bounce a ball, bounce ideas
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🔗
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/baʊnd/
verb, noun, adjective
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To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
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The dog bounded across the field with joy.
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Beyond the permitted limits.
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leap, jump, restrict, limit, tie
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bounded area, out of bounds, bound to happen, legally bound
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🛑
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/ˈbaʊn.dri/
noun
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a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas
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The river forms the boundary between the two countries.
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to go beyond accepted limits
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border, limit, edge, frontier
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national boundary, set boundaries, cross a boundary, boundary line
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/baʊ/ (verb), /boʊ/ (noun)
verb
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to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.
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The performer bowed deeply after the show.
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to show deep respect or submission
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bend, incline, stoop, kneel, nod
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bow deeply, bow politely, bow down, bow before
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/boʊl/
noun
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a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids
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She poured the soup into a large bowl.
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to surprise or impress someone greatly
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dish, vessel, container, basin
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salad bowl, mixing bowl, cereal bowl, soup bowl
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📦
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/bɑːks/
noun
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a container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing things
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He packed his clothes in a cardboard box.
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to think creatively and differently
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container, case, carton, package, chest
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gift box, wooden box, cardboard box, jewelry box
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🥊
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/ˈbɒksər/
noun
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a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
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The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
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loose-fitting men's underwear
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fighter, pugilist, contender, athlete
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pacifist, noncombatant
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professional boxer, heavyweight boxer, trained boxer, champion boxer
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/ˈbɒksɪŋ/
noun; gerund
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boxing
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the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
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He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
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an organized fight between two boxers
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prizefighting, pugilism, fighting, sparring
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peace, nonviolence
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boxing match, boxing ring, boxing gloves, professional boxing
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👦
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/bɔɪ/
noun
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a male child or young male person
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The boy ran across the playground.
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a phrase implying that boys or men often behave in certain stereotypical ways
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lad, youngster, child, son, male
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little boy, young boy, school boy, boy scout
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🚫
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/ˈbɔɪkɒt/
verb
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to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest
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Many citizens decided to boycott the unfair election.
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an appeal to stop buying or using something in protest
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ban, avoid, refuse, shun, embargo
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support, participate, endorse
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boycott products, boycott election, call for boycott
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👨❤️👩
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/ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/
noun
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a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
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She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
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partner, companion, lover, date
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new boyfriend, old boyfriend, serious boyfriend, high school boyfriend
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👙
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/brɑː/
noun
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a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
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She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
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brassiere, undergarment, bust support, lingerie piece
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shirt, outerwear
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sports bra, lace bra, padded bra, strapless bra
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/breɪs/
noun; verb
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braced
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braces
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bracing
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a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
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She braced herself for the strong wind.
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prepare for something difficult or surprising
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support, reinforce, prepare, steady, fortify
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weaken, relax, loosen
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brace yourself, knee brace, brace for impact, dental brace
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😏
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/bræɡ/
verb
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To talk with pride about achievements or possessions, often in a boastful way.
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He liked to brag about his expensive car.
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The right to boast about something special one has achieved.
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boast, gloat, show off, flaunt
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brag about, brag of, bragging rights
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🧠
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/breɪn/
noun
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the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
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The human brain is incredibly complex.
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to think very hard about something
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mind, intellect, intelligence, head
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brain function, human brain, brain activity, brain power
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🧠
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/ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/
verb, noun
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brainwashed
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brainwashed
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brainwashes
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brainwashing
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to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
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The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
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to strongly influence someone to accept certain ideas without questioning
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indoctrinate, manipulate, condition, program, influence
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educate, enlighten, inform
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brainwash people, political brainwashing, systematic brainwashing, attempt to brainwash
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🌿
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/bræntʃ/
noun, verb
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A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
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The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
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to expand into new areas or activities
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limb, division, department, subdivision
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tree branch, bank branch, branch office, branch out
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🏷️
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/brænd/
noun
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a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
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Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
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label, trademark, logo, mark
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brand name, popular brand, brand image, build a brand
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🦁
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/breɪv/
adjective
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showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
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The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
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to pretend to be confident and cheerful despite difficulties
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courageous, valiant, fearless, heroic, bold
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brave man, brave soldier, brave attempt, brave enough
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🦁
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/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/
noun
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courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave
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The firefighter showed great bravery while rescuing people from the burning building.
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courage, valor, heroism, gallantry
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cowardice, fear, timidity
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show bravery, act of bravery, great bravery
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🐴
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/breɪ/
verb
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To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
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The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
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To speak or laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way.
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bray loudly, donkey bray, braying sound
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🚨
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/briːtʃ/
noun, verb
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An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; to break through.
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The company was fined for a breach of contract.
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A violation of confidence or duty.
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violation, infraction, contravention, infringement, rupture
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compliance, observance, respect
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breach of contract, breach of duty, breach of trust, security breach
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🍞
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/brɛd/
noun
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A type of food made from flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked.
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She bought a loaf of bread from the bakery.
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to share a meal with someone, often signifying friendship
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loaf, bun, roll, baguette, toast
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slice of bread, loaf of bread, white bread, brown bread
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📏
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/brɛdθ/
noun
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The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
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The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
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width, span, range, scope, extent
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breadth of knowledge, breadth of experience, breadth of vision
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💔
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/breɪk/
verb, noun
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To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.
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He accidentally broke the glass.
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shatter, fracture, smash, pause, recess
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break a glass, coffee break, break free, break the law
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🔧
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/ˈbrɛkdaʊn/
noun
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a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
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The car had a breakdown on the highway.
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failure, malfunction, collapse, crash
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engine breakdown, car breakdown, system breakdown, total breakdown
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🥞
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/ˈbrɛkfəst/
noun
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The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
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We had eggs and toast for breakfast.
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to eat the first meal of the day
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morning meal, brunch, repast, first meal
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healthy breakfast, big breakfast, skip breakfast, have breakfast
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💡
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/ˈbrɛkθruː/
noun
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a significant or sudden advance or discovery
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The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research.
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advancement, progress, discovery, innovation
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scientific breakthrough, medical breakthrough, technological breakthrough
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👩🍼
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/brɛst/
noun
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Either of the two soft, rounded parts on a woman’s chest that produce milk after childbirth.
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The baby was fed from his mother's breast.
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to confess or admit something openly
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bosom, chest, bust, mammary
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breast cancer, breast milk, chicken breast, breast surgery
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💨
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/brɛθ/
noun
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The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
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He took a deep breath before speaking.
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to rest or pause to recover normal breathing
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inhalation, exhalation, respiration, gasp
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deep breath, hold breath, last breath, fresh breath
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😮💨
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/briːð/
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To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
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It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
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to relax after a period of stress
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inhale, exhale, respire, gasp
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breathe deeply, breathe easily, hardly breathe, breathe fire
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the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
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Deep breathing can help you relax.
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to inhale deeply to calm oneself
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respiration, inhalation, exhalation, ventilation, gasp
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deep breathing, breathing exercise, heavy breathing, shallow breathing
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/briːd/
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To cause an animal to reproduce; to raise or train; a type or variety of animal or plant.
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They breed horses on their farm.
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Used to indicate someone's native origin and upbringing.
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rear, raise, cultivate, reproduce, nurture
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dog breed, cattle breed, breed horses, breed success
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/braɪb/
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To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.
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The official was caught trying to bribe the inspector.
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To take money or gifts illegally to do a favor.
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corrupt, induce, influence, buy off
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take a bribe, offer a bribe, give a bribe, accept a bribe
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/brɪk/
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A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
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The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
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block, stone, tile, slab, cube
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brick wall, brick house, brick building, red brick, brick by brick
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/brɪdʒ/
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A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or road, for the purpose of providing passage.
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The bridge connects the two cities across the river.
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To eliminate all possibilities of retreat; to commit oneself completely.
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overpass, viaduct, crossing, span, walkway
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cross a bridge, build a bridge, bridge over, suspension bridge, stone bridge
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/briːf/
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Short in duration; a summary of information.
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The manager briefed the team before the meeting.
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short, concise, summary, outline
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brief meeting, legal brief, security briefing, brief moment
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adverb
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in a short and clear way; for a short time
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Please explain the problem briefly.
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shortly, concisely, quickly
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lengthily, extensively, elaborately
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briefly explain, briefly discuss, briefly mention
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/braɪt/
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Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; intelligent or cheerful.
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The bright sun lit up the entire valley.
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To find positive aspects in a bad situation.
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shiny, luminous, radiant, smart, cheerful
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bright light, bright color, bright future, bright idea
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