English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
"Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer."
the brother of one's father or mother
"My uncle is visiting us next week."
in or to a lower position than something
"The cat is under the table."
to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
"I finally understand the problem."
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
"She is studying law at the university."
up to the time of
"I will wait until you come back."
towards a higher position or level
"He climbed up the ladder quickly."
used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition
"She gave us a gift."
To employ something for a purpose.
"She used her phone to call a taxi."
having already been used
"This is a used car."
having a practical or beneficial use
"This tool is very useful."
Under normal conditions; most of the time.
"She usually walks to school."