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The Runner Who Never Gave Up

Alam was a senior runner who was always famous for his silver medals. His entire life was shaped by his passion for running, and he shared many trophies with his teammates. Now he was aging, and the doctor said he should retire due to a severe injury. But Alam simply said, "I can still do it." His slogan was: "Never give up, solely focus on your goal." Every morning he wore his shorts and went to the track, slowly but steadily repeating his practice. His muscles were shrinking with age, but his determination never diminished. He had a single goal in mind: to win one last race. After training each day, he took a shower and tried to remove all the pain through meditation. His family told him to stay safely, but Alam was stubborn. Many thought he was just saving face, but Alam knew he had more to give. Even soccer players respected him for his dedication. Finally, at the championship race, everyone was shocked when Alam won the silver medal. His age was not a barrier, just a number. Alam proved that passion and persistence can remove any obstacle.

Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#0 🗑️ ••••••	remove /rɪˈmuːv/ verb ••••••	••••••	removed ••••••	removed ••••••	removes ••••••	removing ••••••	to take something away; to eliminate or delete ••••••	Please remove your shoes before entering the house. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	take away, eliminate, delete, extract ••••••	add, insert, place, put ••••••	remove from, remove completely, remove carefully, remove stains, remove obstacles ••••••
#0 🔄 ••••••	repeat /rɪˈpiːt/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	repeated ••••••	repeated ••••••	repeats ••••••	repeating ••••••	to say or do something again ••••••	Could you please repeat what you just said? ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	reiterate, reproduce, echo, duplicate ••••••	stop, cease, end, finish ••••••	repeat again, repeat often, repeat performance, repeat process ••••••
#0 💼 ••••••	retire /rɪˈtaɪə/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	retired ••••••	retired ••••••	retires ••••••	retiring ••••••	to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career ••••••	She decided to retire after working for 40 years. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	quit, stop working, resign, leave ••••••	work, continue ••••••	retire from, retire early, retire peacefully ••••••
#0 🏃 ••••••	runner /ˈrʌnər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise ••••••	The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile. ••••••	front runner ••••••	a person or thing that is leading in a race or competition ••••••	athlete, racer, jogger, sprinter, competitor ••••••	walker, spectator ••••••	marathon runner, fast runner, long-distance runner, top runner ••••••
#0 🛡️ ••••••	safely /ˈseɪfli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a way that is not dangerous or likely to cause harm ••••••	The children crossed the road safely. ••••••	safe and sound ••••••	unharmed and in good condition ••••••	securely, harmlessly, cautiously, carefully ••••••	dangerously, recklessly ••••••	arrive safely, drive safely, travel safely, safely return ••••••
#0 💰 ••••••	saving /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the process of saving money or resources for future use ••••••	Her saving habits helped her afford the new car. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	economizing, frugality, saving money, thrift ••••••	spending, wasting, squandering ••••••	saving money, saving for the future, saving account ••••••
#0 👴 ••••••	senior /ˈsɪniər/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced ••••••	He is the senior manager in the department. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	elder, superior, experienced, advanced ••••••	junior, inferior ••••••	senior position, senior executive, senior staff, senior year ••••••
#0 ⚠️ ••••••	severe /sɪˈvɪər/ adjective ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	very serious, harsh, or intense ••••••	The storm caused severe damage to the village. ••••••	severe weather ••••••	harsh or extreme weather conditions ••••••	harsh, intense, serious, grave, extreme ••••••	mild, gentle, light ••••••	severe pain, severe damage, severe punishment, severe problem ••••••
#0 🛠️ ••••••	shaped /ʃeɪpt/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	having a particular form or appearance ••••••	The sculpture was shaped like a human figure. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	formed, molded, structured, sculpted ••••••	unshaped, formless ••••••	shaped like, well-shaped, beautifully shaped ••••••
#0 🤝 ••••••	shared /ʃɛrd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	used, done, or experienced by two or more people together ••••••	They live in a shared apartment near the university. ••••••	shared experience ••••••	something experienced together by more than one person ••••••	joint, common, mutual, collective ••••••	individual, personal ••••••	shared responsibility, shared goal, shared interest, shared value ••••••
#0 🩳 ••••••	shorts /ʃɔːrts/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees. ••••••	He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach. ••••••	in short order ••••••	very quickly or without delay ••••••	trunks, bermudas, bloomers, knickers, boxers ••••••	pants, trousers, jeans ••••••	denim shorts, running shorts, swimming shorts, cargo shorts ••••••
#0 🚿 ••••••	shower /ˈʃaʊər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself ••••••	After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself. ••••••	Take a shower ••••••	To wash oneself in a shower ••••••	bath, rinse, wash, sprinkle ••••••	drought, dryness ••••••	take a shower, shower curtain, hot shower ••••••
#0 📉 ••••••	shrink /ʃrɪŋk/ verb ••••••	••••••	shrank ••••••	shrunk ••••••	shrinks ••••••	shrinking ••••••	to become smaller in size, amount, or value. ••••••	The sweater may shrink after washing. ••••••	shrink from responsibility ••••••	to avoid or back away from duties or obligations ••••••	contract, reduce, lessen, diminish, condense ••••••	expand, grow, enlarge ••••••	shrink in size, shrink away, shrink back, shrink rapidly ••••••
#0 🥈 ••••••	Silver /ˈsɪl.vər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments ••••••	The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	argentum, sterling silver ••••••	gold, bronze ••••••	silver jewelry, silver coin, silver bracelet, silver necklace ••••••
#0 😊 ••••••	Simply /ˈsɪm.pli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a clear and easy way; merely; just ••••••	I simply wanted to help you with your homework. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	merely, just, only, plainly, clearly ••••••	complexly, complicatedly, difficultly ••••••	simply put, simply stated, simply amazing, simply beautiful ••••••
#0 1️⃣ ••••••	single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	only one; not one of several ••••••	She bought a single ticket for the concert. ••••••	Single handed ••••••	done by one person alone ••••••	individual, sole, solitary, lone ••••••	multiple, many ••••••	single ticket, single person, single item ••••••
#0 🗣️ ••••••	slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product ••••••	The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	catchphrase, motto, tagline, saying ••••••	silence, quiet ••••••	campaign slogan, popular slogan, catchy slogan ••••••
#0 🦥 ••••••	slowly /ˈsloʊli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a slow manner ••••••	She walked slowly to the door. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	gradually, leisurely, gently, sluggishly ••••••	quickly, rapidly, fast ••••••	move slowly, speak slowly, slowly approach ••••••
#0 ⚽ ••••••	soccer /ˈsɒkər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal ••••••	He loves to play soccer with his friends. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	football (in most countries), association football ••••••	rugby, basketball ••••••	play soccer, soccer field, soccer team ••••••
#0 🎯 ••••••	solely /ˈsoʊlli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	only; not involving anyone or anything else ••••••	He is solely responsible for the decision. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	only, exclusively, purely, entirely, alone ••••••	jointly, collectively ••••••	solely responsible, solely based on, solely for, solely focused on ••••••

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