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/bʊʃ/
noun
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a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
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A rabbit was hiding under the bush. |
beat around the bush |
to avoid talking about the main point
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shrub, hedge, thicket, plant, undergrowth
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tree, lawn
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bush fire, rose bush, green bush, dense bush
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💼
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/ˈbɪznəsmæn/
noun
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a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
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The businessman invested heavily in new technology. |
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entrepreneur, trader, merchant, industrialist, executive
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employee, worker
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successful businessman, local businessman, young businessman, wealthy businessman
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💼
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/ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/
noun
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a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
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The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets. |
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female entrepreneur, business executive, business owner, company director
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businessman, employee
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successful businesswoman, young businesswoman, businesswoman entrepreneur, leading businesswoman
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💥
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/bʌst/
noun/verb
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busted
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busted
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busts
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busting
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As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
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The police busted the gang last night. |
go bust |
To go bankrupt or fail completely.
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break, smash, ruin, collapse, arrest
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fix, repair, succeed
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go bust, bust a move, bust up, bust open
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👗
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/ˈbʌsti/
adjective
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having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
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The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines. |
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curvaceous, well-endowed, full-bosomed, buxom
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flat-chested, slim
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busty figure, busty woman, busty appearance
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/ˈbɪzi/
adjective
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actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
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He is too busy to answer the phone. |
busy as a bee |
extremely active and hardworking
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occupied, engaged, active, industrious
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idle, free, inactive
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busy schedule, busy street, busy day, keep busy
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🐐
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/bʌt/
verb
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butted
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butted
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butts
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butting
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to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
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The goat butted against the fence. |
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ram, push, strike, hit
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pull, retreat, withdraw
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but heads, but in, but against, violently but, forcefully but
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/ˈbʊt.ʃər/
noun
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a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
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The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner. |
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meat cutter, slaughterer, meat seller
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vegetarian, vegan, herbivore
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local butcher, skilled butcher, butcher shop, meat butcher
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/ˈbʌtər/
noun, verb
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buttered
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buttered
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butters
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buttering
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a pale yellow edible fat made from cream; to spread butter on something
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She buttered a slice of bread before eating. |
butter someone up |
to flatter someone to gain favor
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spread, dairy, margarine, fat
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oil, lean
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bread and butter, melted butter, butter knife, butter up
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/ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
noun
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an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
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A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower. |
social butterfly |
a person who loves to socialize and move among people
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moth, insect, flier, creature, bug
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caterpillar, larva
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butterfly wings, butterfly garden, butterfly effect, butterfly species
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🔘
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/ˈbʌtən/
noun
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a small disc or knob used to fasten clothing or as a control on a device
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He pressed the red button to start the machine. |
push the right button |
to say or do something that perfectly satisfies or irritates someone
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switch, key, control, knob, fastener
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zipper, lever
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press button, click button, red button, panic button
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🛒
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/baɪ/
verb
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bought
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bought
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buys
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buying
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to acquire something in exchange for money
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She went to the market to buy fresh vegetables. |
buy time |
to delay something in order to gain more time
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purchase, acquire, obtain, get, procure
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sell, give
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buy goods, buy online, buy tickets, buy food
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🛒
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/ˈbaɪər/
noun
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a person who makes a purchase
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The buyer inspected the car before making payment. |
buyer beware |
the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality of goods
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customer, purchaser, client, consumer
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seller, vendor
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buyer demand, buyer behavior, new buyer, property buyer
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noun, verb
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buzzes
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buzzing
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to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
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I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting. |
buzz off |
go away; leave someone alone
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hum, whirr, ring, excitement, stir
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silence, calm, quiet
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phone buzz, buzzing sound, media buzz, create a buzz, constant buzz
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➡️
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/baɪ/
preposition
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indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
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The book was written by a famous author. |
by heart |
to memorize something completely
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through, via, from, with
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without, beyond
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by chance, by mistake, by the way, by law
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👋
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/baɪ/
interjection
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used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
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I said bye to her before leaving. |
bye-bye |
an informal or childlike way to say goodbye
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goodbye, farewell, adieu, see ya
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hello, hi
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say bye, wave bye, bye for now
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🏠
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/ˈkæbɪn/
noun
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a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
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They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains. |
cabin fever |
restlessness and irritability caused by prolonged indoor confinement
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hut, lodge, cottage, shack, shelter
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mansion, palace
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log cabin, cabin crew, cabin fever, mountain cabin
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🗄️
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/ˈkæbənɪt/
noun
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A group of senior government ministers; or a cupboard with shelves or drawers.
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The prime minister reshuffled the cabinet last month. |
cabinet reshuffle |
A reorganization of government ministers.
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council, ministry, cupboard, committee
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individual, disorganization
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kitchen cabinet, cabinet meeting, cabinet reshuffle, medicine cabinet
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📡
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/ˈkeɪ.bəl/
noun
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a thick, strong rope made of metal wires or fibers; a system of wires used for transmitting signals or electricity
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The workers used a steel cable to lift the heavy equipment. |
under the cable |
a nautical term meaning below deck or out of sight
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wire, cord, rope, line, connector
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wireless, cordless
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cable car, cable TV, cable connection, fiber optic cable
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🍰
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/keɪk/
noun
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a sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
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She baked a chocolate cake for her friend's birthday. |
a piece of cake |
something that is very easy to do
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pastry, dessert, sponge, confection
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meal, savory
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birthday cake, wedding cake, chocolate cake, bake a cake
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🧮
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/ˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪt/
verb
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calculated
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calculated
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calculates
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calculating
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to determine or work out a number or amount using mathematics
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He calculated the total cost of the trip. |
calculate the odds |
to consider the chances of something happening
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compute, estimate, count, evaluate, figure
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guess, ignore, neglect
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calculate cost, calculate risk, calculate value, calculate interest
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🧮
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/ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun
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the process of using numbers to find an amount or result
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His calculation of the total cost was accurate. |
beyond calculation |
too great or extreme to be measured
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computation, estimation, count, assessment, analysis
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guess, miscalculation, error
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mathematical calculation, accurate calculation, cost calculation, quick calculation
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🧮
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/ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/
noun
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an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
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She used a calculator to solve the complex equation. |
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computing device, adding machine, calculating machine, electronic calculator
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guesswork, estimation
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use a calculator, scientific calculator, pocket calculator, calculator app
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📅
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/ˈkælɪndər/
noun
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a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
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She marked her birthday on the calendar. |
mark your calendar |
to remember or note an important date
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schedule, planner, diary, almanac, timetable
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chaos, disorder
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wall calendar, desk calendar, yearly calendar, digital calendar
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📞
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verb
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called
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called
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calls
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calling
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to speak to someone on the phone or to shout to attract attention
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She called her mother to share the good news. |
call it a day |
to stop working on something for the rest of the day
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phone, shout, summon, contact, ring
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ignore, silence, neglect
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make a call, missed call, call someone, call for help
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😌
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/kɑːm/
adjective
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not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions
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She stayed calm during the crisis. |
calm down |
to relax after being angry or upset
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peaceful, quiet, relaxed, tranquil
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anxious, nervous, agitated
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remain calm, stay calm, calm mind, calm atmosphere
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😌
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/ˈkɑːm.li/
adverb
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in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
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She spoke calmly despite being angry. |
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peacefully, quietly, serenely, tranquilly
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angrily, excitedly, frantically, nervously
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speak calmly, remain calmly, act calmly
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📷
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/ˈkæm.rə/
noun
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a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
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She bought a new camera for her photography class. |
caught on camera |
recorded by a camera
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recorder, camcorder, device, shooter, lens
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none, memory
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digital camera, security camera, video camera, camera lens
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🏕️
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/kæmp/
noun, verb
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camped
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camped
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camps
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camping
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a place where people stay temporarily in tents or cabins, often outdoors; to stay in such a place
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We decided to camp by the lake during the summer holiday. |
camp out |
to sleep outdoors or in a simple temporary shelter
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tent site, encampment, bivouac, lodge, shelter
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house, residence, hotel
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summer camp, military camp, refugee camp, camp site, go camping
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noun, verb
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campaigned
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campaigns
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campaigning
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a planned series of activities to achieve a specific goal, especially in politics, marketing, or war
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The company launched a campaign to promote its new product. |
campaign for |
to work actively towards achieving or supporting something
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drive, crusade, operation, mission, effort
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inaction, neglect, passivity
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political campaign, advertising campaign, campaign manager, campaign strategy, campaign rally
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noun
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The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
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The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester. |
on campus |
Located within the university or college grounds.
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university grounds, college grounds, schoolyard, institution premises, academy grounds
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off-campus, outside grounds
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campus life, campus tour, campus security, campus library, campus building
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✅
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modal verb
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to be able to; to have the ability or possibility to do something
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I can solve this problem easily. |
can-do attitude |
a positive, confident approach to challenges
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able, capable, possible, may
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cannot, unable
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can help, can do, can be, can solve
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🍁
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/kəˈneɪdiən/
adjective
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Relating to Canada or its people.
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She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions. |
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Canadian-born, Canadian national, Canadian resident, North American
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foreign, non-Canadian
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Canadian culture, Canadian citizen, Canadian history, Canadian dollar
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🚢
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/kəˈnæl/
noun
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an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
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The canal was built to help transport goods across the region. |
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waterway, channel, ditch, aqueduct
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land, mountain, desert
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dig a canal, canal network, canal system, canal bank
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verb
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canceled
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canceled
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cancels
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canceling
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to decide that something planned will not take place
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The flight was canceled due to heavy rain. |
cancel out |
to remove the effect of one thing by another
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call off, revoke, abolish, terminate, nullify
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approve, continue, confirm
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cancel order, cancel meeting, cancel subscription, cancel flight
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❌
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/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/
noun
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the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
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The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather. |
cancellation policy |
rules that explain how and when a booking or agreement can be canceled
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annulment, termination, withdrawal, revocation, calling off
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confirmation, continuation, approval
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flight cancellation, order cancellation, cancellation fee, cancellation notice, cancellation policy
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noun
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A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
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Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer. |
fight cancer |
To battle against the disease of cancer.
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malignancy, tumor, neoplasm, carcinoma, illness
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health, wellness
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cancer treatment, cancer patient, lung cancer, breast cancer
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🗳️
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noun
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A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
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The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate. |
political candidate |
A person who seeks election to a political office.
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applicant, nominee, contender, aspirant, competitor
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employer, voter
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job candidate, presidential candidate, candidate selection, candidate list
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🕯️
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noun
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a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
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She lit a candle during the power cut. |
burn the candle at both ends |
to work too hard without enough rest
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wax light, taper, lamp, torch
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darkness, shadow
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light a candle, candle flame, candle wax, candle holder
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🍬
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/ˈkændi/
noun
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a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
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The children were excited to get candy on Halloween. |
eye candy |
something or someone that is attractive but not intellectually stimulating
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sweet, confection, treat, chocolate, bonbon
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bitter, sour
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candy bar, candy shop, candy wrapper, hard candy, cotton candy
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🎨
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/ˈkænvəs/
noun
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A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
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The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting. |
under canvas |
living or sleeping in a tent
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cloth, fabric, sailcloth, tarpaulin
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silk, satin
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canvas painting, blank canvas, canvas tent
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🧢
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/kæp/
noun
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A covering for the head, often with a visor.
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He wore a red cap to the baseball game. |
put a cap on |
To set a limit on something.
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hat, helmet, headgear, bonnet, lid
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barehead, uncover
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baseball cap, graduation cap, cap limit, cap off
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💪
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/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
noun
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the power or ability to do something; potential for effectiveness or success
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The company has the capability to expand internationally. |
beyond one's capability |
something that is too difficult or impossible for someone to do
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ability, capacity, potential, competence, skill
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inability, incapacity
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technological capability, human capability, military capability, full capability
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💪
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adjective
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having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do something
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She is capable of handling difficult situations calmly. |
capable of |
having the ability or capacity to do something
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able, competent, skilled, qualified, proficient
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incapable, unfit, incompetent
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capable leader, capable hands, fully capable, highly capable
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📦
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/kəˈpæsəti/
noun
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the maximum amount that something can contain or produce; ability to do something
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The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000. |
at full capacity |
operating at the maximum possible output or limit
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ability, volume, limit, potential, capability
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inability, incapacity, weakness
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storage capacity, production capacity, capacity building, at capacity
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🏛️
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/ˈkæpɪtl/
noun
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a city that serves as the seat of government; also wealth in the form of money or assets
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Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. |
capital punishment |
the death penalty as a punishment for a crime
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metropolis, assets, money, wealth, resources
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debt, liability
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capital city, capital investment, capital punishment, venture capital
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💰
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/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
noun
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an economic system where private individuals or corporations control the means of production and distribution of goods
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Capitalism promotes the idea of competition and private ownership. |
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free enterprise, market economy, private enterprise
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socialism, communism
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capitalist society, capitalism vs socialism, capitalist economy
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💼
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/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
noun/adjective
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a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
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The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market. |
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entrepreneur, tycoon, business magnate
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socialist, communist
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capitalist society, wealthy capitalist, capitalist system
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