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verb
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paused
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paused
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pauses
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pausing
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to stop briefly before continuing
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She paused to catch her breath before continuing her speech. |
take a pause |
to take a break from an activity
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stop, halt, break, suspend
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continue, persist, proceed
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pause for, pause button, pause moment, pause music
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🛣️
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/ˈpeɪvmənt/
noun
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a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
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She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop. |
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to walk the streets actively in order to find work or achieve something
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sidewalk, roadway, footpath, paving, asphalt
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dirt, grass, soil
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pavement surface, cracked pavement, wet pavement, pavement stones
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/peɪ/
verb
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paid
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paid
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pays
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paying
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to give money in exchange for goods or services
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I need to pay my bills on time. |
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compensate, remunerate, settle, discharge
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receive, earn, collect, owe
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pay bills, pay attention, pay salary, pay cash, pay back
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/ˈpeɪmənt/
noun
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the action or process of paying money for something
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The payment for the order was received yesterday. |
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remittance, settlement, compensation, disbursement
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debt, charge
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make a payment, payment due, payment method, process payment
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☮️
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/piːs/
noun
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a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
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They hope for peace in the region. |
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calm, serenity, harmony, tranquility
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conflict, war
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world peace, peace of mind, peace treaty, keep the peace
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/ˈpiːsfl/
adjective
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free from disturbance; calm and tranquil
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The village remained peaceful even during the festival. |
peaceful coexistence |
a situation in which different groups live together without conflict
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calm, serene, tranquil, restful, quiet
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chaotic, violent, disturbed
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peaceful life, peaceful protest, peaceful solution, peaceful environment
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⛰️
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/piːk/
noun
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the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
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The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest. |
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summit, top, apex, pinnacle
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base, bottom, valley
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mountain peak, snow-capped peak, peak performance
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/ˈpɛzənt/
noun
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a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
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The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk. |
peasant life |
a simple and hardworking rural lifestyle
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farmer, rustic, villager, laborer, cultivator
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landlord, noble, aristocrat
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poor peasant, peasant farmer, peasant family, peasant life
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/pɪˈkjuːliər/
adjective
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strange or unusual; characteristic of only one person, place, or thing
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She has a peculiar habit of talking to her plants. |
peculiar to |
something unique to a particular person or group
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odd, strange, unusual, distinctive, unique
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normal, usual, ordinary
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peculiar habit, peculiar way, peculiar situation, peculiar smell
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/pɪə(r)/
noun, verb
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peers
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peering
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noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
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He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side. |
peer pressure |
the influence exerted by a group on an individual to conform
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equal, fellow, companion, look, gaze
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superior, inferior
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peer group, peer pressure, peer review, peer at
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🖊️
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/pɛn/
noun/verb
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penned
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pens
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penning
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A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
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She used a pen to sign the document. |
the pen is mightier than the sword |
Writing is more powerful than violence.
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writing tool, stylus, quill, marker
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pencil, chalk
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ink pen, fountain pen, ballpoint pen, pen down
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/ˈpɛnəlti/
noun
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A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
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He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules. |
pay the penalty |
To suffer the consequences of one's actions.
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punishment, fine, sanction, retribution
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reward, compensation
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heavy penalty, death penalty, face penalty, penalty fee
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/ˈpɛnsəl/
noun
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an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
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He drew a picture with a pencil. |
pencil in |
to make a tentative plan or appointment
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writing tool, crayon, stylus, marker
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pen, ink, marker pen
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sharpen a pencil, pencil drawing, pencil sketch, pencil case
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🪙
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/ˈpɛni/
noun
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a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
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He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled. |
a penny for your thoughts |
used to ask someone what they are thinking about
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cent, coin, copper, small change
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dollar, fortune
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spend a penny, save a penny, shiny penny, old penny
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💰
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/ˈpɛnʃən/
noun
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A regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund or employer.
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After 30 years of service, he received a monthly pension. |
pension off |
To retire someone and give them a pension.
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retirement fund, allowance, annuity, stipend
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wage, salary
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monthly pension, government pension, pension fund, pension plan
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👥
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/ˈpiːpl/
noun
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a group of human beings collectively
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The people in the town gathered for the festival. |
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humans, individuals, persons, citizens
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animals, non-humans
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people's choice, common people, local people, young people
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🌶️
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/ˈpɛpər/
noun
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a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
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I like to add pepper to my soup. |
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spice, seasoning, chili, hot powder
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sweet, bland
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black pepper, red pepper, pepper shaker, ground pepper
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💵
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/pɜːr/
preposition
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for each, according to
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The tickets are priced at $20 per person. |
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for each, per unit, by
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none
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per person, per hour, per day
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👀
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/pərˈsiːv/
verb
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perceived
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perceives
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perceiving
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To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or the mind.
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She perceived a change in his tone of voice. |
perceive as |
To regard or interpret something in a particular way
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notice, detect, observe, discern, sense
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ignore, overlook, miss
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perceive as, perceive reality, perceive threat, perceive difference
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📊
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/pərˈsɛnt/
noun; adverb
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a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
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Sales increased by ten percent this year. |
percent sign (%) |
the symbol used to represent percent
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percentage, proportion, rate, share
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whole, total
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percent of, by percent, interest rate percent
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/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
noun
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a proportion or share in relation to a whole
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The percentage of students who passed the exam was high. |
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ratio, proportion, share, fraction
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whole, entirety
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percentage of, high percentage, percentage point
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/pərˈsɛpʃən/
noun
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The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something; an interpretation of sensory information.
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Public perception of the issue has changed over time. |
change perception |
To alter the way people view or interpret something
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awareness, understanding, recognition, insight, cognition
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ignorance, misunderstanding
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public perception, perception of reality, perception gap
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/ˈpɜː.fɪkt/
adjective
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Having no mistakes or flaws; being as good as possible.
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Her performance was perfect in every way. |
practice makes perfect |
regular practice leads to improvement and mastery
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flawless, ideal, impeccable, excellent
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imperfect, flawed, faulty
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perfect solution, perfect example, perfect timing, perfect condition
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adverb
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in a perfect manner; without flaws
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She performed the task perfectly. |
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flawlessly, impeccably, smoothly, excellently
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imperfectly, badly
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perform perfectly, behave perfectly, execute perfectly
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🎭
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/pəˈfɔːm/
verb
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performed
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performed
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performs
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performing
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to carry out an action, task, or function
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The doctor will perform the surgery tomorrow. |
perform miracles |
to achieve extraordinary results
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execute, carry out, accomplish, act, conduct
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fail, neglect
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perform well, perform task, perform surgery, perform role
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🎭
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/pərˈfɔr.məns/
noun
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the action of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment; how well someone does a task
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The student's performance in the exam was excellent. |
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execution, accomplishment, presentation, show
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failure, incompetence, poor showing
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excellent performance, live performance, job performance
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🤔
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adverb
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possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
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Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home. |
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maybe, possibly, conceivably, perchance, potentially
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certainly, definitely, surely, undoubtedly, absolutely
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perhaps not, perhaps so, perhaps because, perhaps more importantly
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⏳
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noun
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a length or portion of time
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The meeting will last for a period of two hours. |
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duration, span, interval, stretch
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moment, instant
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long period, short period, indefinite period
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♾️
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adjective
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lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change
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She decided to get a permanent job after years of freelancing. |
permanent fixture |
someone or something that has been in a place for a long time and seems likely to always be there
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everlasting, enduring, lasting, constant, perpetual
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temporary, transient, short-lived
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permanent job, permanent residence, permanent solution, permanent damage
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adverb
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in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
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She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies. |
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forever, eternally, indefinitely, for good
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temporarily, briefly
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permanently closed, permanently removed, permanently settled
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noun
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the action of allowing or granting consent
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You need permission to enter the restricted area. |
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authorization, consent, approval, sanction
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denial, refusal, prohibition
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seek permission, grant permission, without permission
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verb
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permitted
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permitted
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permits
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permitting
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to allow or give permission; to make possible
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The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam. |
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allow, authorize, enable, consent
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forbid, prohibit, deny, ban
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permit access, permit entry, legally permit, rarely permit
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verb
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persisted
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persists
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persisting
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to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
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She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French. |
persist with something |
to continue trying to do something despite difficulties
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continue, endure, persevere, remain, last
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quit, stop, abandon
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persist in, persist with, persist despite, persistently persist
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💪
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adjective
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continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
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Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success. |
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determined, tenacious, relentless, constant
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sporadic, intermittent
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persistent efforts, persistent problem, persistent illness
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👤
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/ˈpɜːrsən/
noun
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an individual human being
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She is a kind person who always helps others. |
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individual, human, being, soul
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animal, machine
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good person, kind person, strong person
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adjective
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relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
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She shared some personal details about her family. |
personal touch |
a unique, human, or individual element added to something
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private, individual, intimate, own
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public, general, impersonal
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personal details, personal life, personal opinion, personal experience
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🙂
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/ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/
noun
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The combination of qualities or characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character.
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Her cheerful personality makes her very popular. |
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A condition in which a person shows two very different characters or identities.
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character, temperament, nature, disposition, individuality
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anonymity, impersonality, uniformity
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strong personality, charming personality, outgoing personality, unique personality
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/ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/
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as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
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individually, privately, subjectively, in my opinion, for myself
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impersonally, objectively, generally, collectively, publicly
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personally speaking, personally responsible, take personally, personally involved
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/ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
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People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
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The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch. |
military personnel |
People serving in the armed forces.
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staff, employees, workforce, crew
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employers, management
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military personnel, trained personnel, medical personnel, company personnel
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/pərˈspɛktɪv/
noun
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A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
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From her perspective, the plan seemed risky. |
a new perspective |
A fresh or different way of looking at something.
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viewpoint, outlook, angle, perception, stance
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blindness, ignorance
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different perspective, broad perspective, unique perspective, perspective on
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/pərˈsweɪd/
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persuaded
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persuades
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persuading
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to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
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He persuaded his friend to join the club. |
persuade someone into something |
to convince someone to take an action
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convince, influence, sway, coax, motivate
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dissuade, discourage, deter
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persuade someone, try to persuade, persuade into, persuade out of
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a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
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companion, animal, domestic animal, house pet
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wild animal, stray
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pet dog, pet cat, pet store, take care of a pet
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/pəˈtɪʃən/
noun
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a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
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They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area. |
sign a petition |
to officially support a request by adding your signature
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request, appeal, plea, application, demand
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order, command
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sign a petition, file a petition, submit a petition, online petition
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noun
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a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
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stage, step, period, chapter
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whole, entirety, completion
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development phase, testing phase, final phase
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/fəˈnɒmɪnən/
noun
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an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
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social phenomenon |
a significant event or trend in society
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occurrence, event, happening, spectacle, marvel
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normality, regularity
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natural phenomenon, rare phenomenon, global phenomenon, scientific phenomenon
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noun
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a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
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thinker, intellectual, scholar, sage
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ignorant, unreflective
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famous philosopher, great philosopher, philosopher's ideas
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relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
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wise, thoughtful, reflective, rational
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unwise, irrational, superficial
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philosophical debate, philosophical approach, philosophical idea
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