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/ɡoʊst/
noun
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the spirit of a dead person that is believed to appear to the living
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She felt as if a ghost was watching her in the dark hallway. |
give up the ghost |
to die or to stop working
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spirit, phantom, specter, apparition, soul
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body, reality
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ghost story, ghost house, ghost town, ghost sighting
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🗿
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/ˈdʒaɪənt/
noun
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an extremely large and powerful being or a very large person or thing
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The company grew into a giant in the tech industry. |
gentle giant |
a person who is very large but kind and gentle
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colossus, titan, behemoth, mammoth
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dwarf, tiny
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giant company, giant step, giant leap, giant figure
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🐒
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/ˈɡɪbən/
noun
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a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
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The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms. |
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ape, primate, lesser ape, tree ape
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human, carnivore, reptile
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gibbon species, gibbon habitat, gibbon call, gibbon family
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🎁
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/ɡɪft/
noun
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something given willingly to someone without payment; a present
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She gave him a beautiful gift for his birthday. |
gift of the gab |
the ability to speak easily and persuasively
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present, offering, donation, award
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penalty, fine
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birthday gift, wedding gift, special gift, gift shop
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🎁
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/ˈɡɪf.tɪd/
adjective
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having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
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She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments. |
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talented, skilled, brilliant, capable
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untalented, incompetent, mediocre
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gifted student, gifted child, academically gifted
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/ɡɪɡ/
noun
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A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
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The band has a gig at the local club tonight. |
one-off gig |
a single temporary job or performance
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performance, show, job, act, engagement
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unemployment, absence
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play a gig, land a gig, weekend gig, local gig
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👧
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/ɡɜːrl/
noun
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a female child or young woman
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The girl was playing with her friends in the park. |
girls' night out |
an evening when female friends go out together socially
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young woman, lass, maiden, miss
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boy, man
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school girl, little girl, young girl, girl group
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👩❤️👨
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/ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/
noun
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A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
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He introduced his girlfriend to his family. |
meet the girlfriend |
To introduce one’s romantic partner to friends or family.
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partner, companion, sweetheart, beloved, significant other
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boyfriend, stranger
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ex-girlfriend, girlfriend experience, girlfriend material, girlfriend problem
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🎁
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/ɡɪv/
verb
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gave
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given
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gives
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giving
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to hand over or transfer something to someone
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She will give him a gift on his birthday. |
give up |
to stop trying or to surrender
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offer, donate, present, provide, deliver
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take, keep
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give advice, give permission, give a speech, give thanks
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✅
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/ˈɡɪvən/
adjective
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Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
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It is a given fact that hard work leads to success. |
take for granted |
To assume something as true or certain without questioning.
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certain, established, fixed, determined
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uncertain, doubtful
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given situation, given fact, given conditions, given time
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😊
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/ɡlæd/
verb
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gladded
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gladded
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glads
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gladding
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feeling pleased or happy; to make someone happy
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I'm glad you could make it to the party. |
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happy, pleased, delighted, joyful
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sad, unhappy, disappointed, upset
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feel glad, truly glad, very glad, so glad, really glad
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👀
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/ɡlæns/
verb
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glanced
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glanced
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glances
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glancing
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To take a brief or hurried look.
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She glanced at her watch before leaving the room. |
at a glance |
Immediately; with a quick look.
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peek, glimpse, scan, view
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stare, gaze
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quick glance, sideways glance, casual glance, first glance
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🥛
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/ɡlæs/
noun
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a hard, transparent material used for windows, bottles, and other objects
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She poured water into a glass and handed it to me. |
raise a glass |
to make a toast by lifting a drink
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cup, tumbler, goblet, crystal
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plastic, wood
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glass of water, glass window, broken glass, glass bottle
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👀
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noun/verb
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glimpsed
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glimpses
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glimpsing
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A brief or quick view of something.
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She caught a glimpse of the actor as he left the stage. |
catch a glimpse |
To see something briefly or partly.
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peek, glance, sight, look, view
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stare, gaze
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catch a glimpse, fleeting glimpse, quick glimpse
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🌍
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/ˈɡloʊbəl/
adjective
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Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
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Climate change is a global issue. |
global village |
The world considered as a community connected by technology and communication.
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worldwide, international, universal, planetary
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local, regional
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global warming, global economy, global trend, global community
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/ˌɡloʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
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the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale
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Globalization has led to increased trade between countries. |
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internationalization, integration, worldwide expansion, global reach
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isolation, segregation, nationalism
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globalization of trade, impact of globalization, globalization process
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globalized
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globalized
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globalizes
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globalizing
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to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
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Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets. |
globalize the economy |
to integrate national economies into a worldwide economic system
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internationalize, universalize, worldwide, expand, integrate
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localize, isolate, nationalize
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globalize markets, globalize business, globalize culture, globalize operations
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/ɡloʊb/
noun
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a spherical model of Earth or another planet; the world itself
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Students used a globe to study the continents. |
across the globe |
all around the world
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world, earth, planet, sphere, orb
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flatness, local
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global warming, around the globe, world globe, globe map
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🌟
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/ˈɡlɔː.ri.əs/
adjective
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having great beauty, magnificence, or deserving admiration and praise
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It was a glorious day filled with sunshine and joy. |
a glorious victory |
a magnificent or impressive win
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magnificent, splendid, superb, majestic, wonderful
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ordinary, dull, poor
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glorious day, glorious past, glorious victory, glorious view
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🏆
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/ˈɡlɔːri/
noun
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great honor, praise, or fame achieved by doing something remarkable
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The athlete won glory for his country with his performance. |
in all its glory |
in a state of complete beauty or success
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honor, fame, triumph, renown, prestige
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shame, disgrace
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win glory, seek glory, bask in glory, share glory
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🧤
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/ɡlʌv/
noun
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A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
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She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold. |
fit like a glove |
To fit perfectly.
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mitt, mitten, handwear, covering
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barehand, uncovered
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wear gloves, leather gloves, boxing gloves, winter gloves
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🏃
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/ɡoʊ/
verb
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went
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gone
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goes
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going
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to move or travel from one place to another
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We decided to go to the park after lunch. |
go the extra mile |
to make a special effort to achieve something
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move, travel, proceed, depart, advance
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stay, remain, stop
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go home, go away, go ahead, go out, go to bed
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🥅
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/ɡoʊl/
noun
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an aim or desired result; a point scored in a game
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Her main goal is to become a doctor. |
set a goal |
to decide what you want to achieve
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aim, target, objective, purpose, ambition
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aimlessness, purposelessness
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set a goal, achieve a goal, reach a goal, score a goal
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🙏
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/ɡɑːd/
noun
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a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
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People in different cultures worship God in various ways. |
act of God |
an event beyond human control, like a natural disaster
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deity, divinity, lord, almighty
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mortal, human
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believe in God, worship God, fear God, act of God
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🥇
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/ɡoʊld/
noun
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a yellow precious metal used in jewelry and as money
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The ring was made of pure gold. |
worth its weight in gold |
extremely valuable
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precious metal, wealth, treasure
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worthlessness, poverty
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pure gold, gold medal, gold mine, gold chain
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/ˈɡoʊldən/
adjective
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made of or resembling gold; precious or excellent
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This is a golden opportunity to learn new skills. |
golden opportunity |
a very good chance to achieve something
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bright, valuable, excellent, precious
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worthless, ordinary
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golden rule, golden age, golden opportunity, golden chance
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🏌️
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/ɡɒlf/
noun
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A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
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He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends. |
a good walk spoiled |
A humorous phrase describing golf as ruining the enjoyment of walking.
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sport, game, pastime, recreation
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work, labor
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play golf, golf course, golf club, professional golf
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👍
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adjective
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Of high quality; morally right or beneficial.
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She is a good student who always helps her classmates. |
for good |
permanently
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excellent, fine, beneficial, virtuous, positive
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bad, evil, poor
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good job, good idea, good reason, good student
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👋
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/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
interjection;noun
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a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
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She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station. |
say goodbye |
to express farewell to someone
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farewell, bye, adieu, see you, take care
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hello, hi, welcome
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say goodbye, bid goodbye, final goodbye, emotional goodbye
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💖
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/ˈɡʊdnəs/
noun
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the quality of being morally good or virtuous
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Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others. |
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virtue, morality, kindness, goodness
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evil, wickedness, immorality
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goodness of heart, goodness of character, pure goodness
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ɡʊdz
noun
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Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
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The company produces high-quality goods for export. |
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products, merchandise
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services, intangibles
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/ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/
adjective
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extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
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The bride looked absolutely gorgeous. |
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beautiful, stunning, magnificent, lovely
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ugly, hideous, repulsive, unattractive
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gorgeous dress, gorgeous weather, gorgeous view, absolutely gorgeous
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verb
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governed
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governs
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governing
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to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and behavior of others, especially through laws or authority
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The country is governed by a coalition of parties. |
govern oneself accordingly |
to act appropriately based on what one knows or has been told
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rule, control, manage, administer, oversee
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misrule, neglect, abandon
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govern a country, governing body, well-governed, self-governed
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noun
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the action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people
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Good governance is key to building a strong, prosperous nation. |
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management, administration, leadership, control
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mismanagement, disorder, chaos
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effective governance, democratic governance, governance structure
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/ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
noun
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The governing body of a nation, state, or community responsible for making and enforcing laws.
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The government announced a new policy on education. |
big government |
A political concept referring to a government that is large and heavily involved in society.
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administration, authority, regime, state, leadership
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anarchy, lawlessness
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form a government, federal government, government policy, government official
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/ˈɡʌvərnər/
noun
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An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
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The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election. |
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ruler, administrator, leader, official
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citizen, subject
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state governor, governor's office, elected governor, colonial governor
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🤲
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/ɡræb/
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grabbed
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grabs
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grabbing
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To seize something quickly and firmly.
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He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away. |
grab a bite |
to have something to eat quickly
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seize, snatch, clutch, take, catch
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release, let go
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grab a chance, grab attention, grab a bite
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💃
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/ɡreɪs/
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simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
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She moved with grace across the stage. |
fall from grace |
to lose someone's approval or favor
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elegance, poise, charm, courtesy, kindness
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rudeness, awkwardness, ugliness
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move with grace, grace period, divine grace, social grace
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/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
adjective
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happening slowly over time; step by step; progressive;
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slow, progressive, incremental, step-by-step
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sudden, abrupt, rapid, immediate
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gradual change, gradual improvement, gradual decline
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/ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/
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slowly and steadily over a period of time
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The weather gradually became warmer in spring. |
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slowly, progressively, steadily, step by step
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suddenly, abruptly, immediately, instantly
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gradually increase, gradually improve, gradually decline, gradually change
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/ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)
noun, verb
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graduated
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graduates
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graduating
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As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
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She will graduate from university next year. |
graduate with honors |
To complete studies with high distinction.
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alumnus, degree holder, finish, complete, qualify
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dropout, fail
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graduate student, graduate school, graduate from, graduate with honors
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🌾
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/ɡreɪn/
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a small hard seed of a cereal plant such as wheat or rice; a tiny particle of a substance
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A grain of rice fell off the plate. |
go against the grain |
to do something that is unusual or against one's nature
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seed, kernel, particle, speck, granule
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chunk, mass
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grain of rice, grain of sand, cereal grain, wheat grain
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/ˈɡræmər/
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the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
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syntax, linguistics, language rules, morphology
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disorder, illiteracy
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grammar rules, English grammar, basic grammar, grammar book, study grammar
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/ɡrænd/
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magnificent and impressive in appearance, size, or style
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They stayed at a grand hotel in Paris. |
grand scheme |
a large, ambitious plan
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majestic, splendid, magnificent, glorious, impressive
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modest, ordinary, simple
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grand design, grand style, grand hotel, grand idea
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/ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/
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the child of one's son or daughter
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descendant, offspring, kin, progeny
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ancestor, forebear
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new grandchild, first grandchild, proud grandchild
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/ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/
noun
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the daughter of one’s son or daughter
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Her granddaughter visits her every weekend. |
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grandchild (female), female grandchild, grandgirl, descendant
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grandson, grandfather, ancestor
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beloved granddaughter, youngest granddaughter, granddaughter was born, raise a granddaughter
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/ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/
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the father of one's father or mother
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grandfather clause |
an old rule that continues to apply in some cases
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elder, ancestor, forefather, patriarch
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descendant, offspring
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maternal grandfather, paternal grandfather, old grandfather
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the mother of one's father or mother
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My grandmother makes delicious cakes. |
teach your grandmother to suck eggs |
to give advice to someone who knows more about the subject than you do
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elder, ancestor, matriarch, granny
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descendant, offspring
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maternal grandmother, paternal grandmother, old grandmother
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ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts
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The parents of one's father or mother.
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grandmothers and grandfathers
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Grandchildren, Descendants
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/ˈɡrændsʌn/
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the son of one's son or daughter
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grandchild, boy grandchild, male grandchild, descendant, heir
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granddaughter, ancestor, forefather
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only grandson, eldest grandson, beloved grandson, young grandson
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