Lesson 54
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Lesson 54 - Mask Toggle

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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#1591
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commotion
/kəˈmoʊʃən/
noun
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A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
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The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

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cause a commotion

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to create noise, disturbance, or excitement
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uproar, disturbance, chaos, tumult, fuss
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calm, peace, tranquility
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cause commotion, create commotion, commotion in the crowd
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#1592
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compensate
/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
verb
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compensated
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compensated
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compensates
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compensating
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To give something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or work done.
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The company compensated the worker for his injury.

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compensate for

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To make up for something, usually a fault or loss.
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reimburse, repay, recompense, reward, indemnify
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deprive, penalize, fine
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compensate workers, compensate victims, compensate loss, compensate for damage
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#1593
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compendium
/kəmˈpɛndiəm/
noun
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A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
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The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.

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collection, anthology, digest, summary, compilation
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fragment, portion, extract
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compendium of stories, compendium of knowledge, compendium of facts, compendium of laws
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#1594
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compelling
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
adjective
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Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
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She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

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compelling evidence

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Evidence that is convincing and hard to refute.
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convincing, powerful, persuasive, gripping, fascinating
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unconvincing, weak, boring
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compelling argument, compelling reason, compelling story, compelling evidence
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#1595
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compel
/kəmˈpɛl/
verb
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compelled
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compelled
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compels
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compelling
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To force or drive someone to do something.
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The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

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compel attention

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To strongly attract or demand focus.
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force, drive, oblige, pressure, coerce
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dissuade, discourage, prevent
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compel someone, compel obedience, compel action, compel attention
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#1596
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compatible
/kəmˈpætəbl/
adjective
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Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
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This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

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mutually compatible

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Able to function or exist together without problems.
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harmonious, consistent, agreeable, suitable, adaptable
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incompatible, conflicting, unsuitable
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compatible software, compatible devices, mutually compatible, compatible partner
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#1597
❤️
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compassion
/kəmˈpæʃən/
noun
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Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
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The nurse treated the patients with great compassion.

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act of compassion

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An action motivated by empathy and kindness toward others
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sympathy, empathy, pity, kindness, mercy
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cruelty, indifference, harshness
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show compassion, feel compassion, compassion for others, compassion and kindness
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#1598
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compartment
/kəmˈpɑːtmənt/
noun
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A separate section or space within a larger structure, such as a train or a container.
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He kept his passport in a small compartment of his bag.

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first-class compartment

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A reserved section in a train designated for first-class passengers
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section, division, chamber, unit, partition
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openness, whole
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train compartment, luggage compartment, small compartment, secret compartment
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#1599
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comparison
/kəmˈpærɪsən/
noun
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The act or process of examining the similarities and differences between things.
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A comparison of the two reports shows several inconsistencies.

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draw a comparison

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To point out similarities or differences between two or more things
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contrast, evaluation, juxtaposition, measurement
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isolation, separation
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make a comparison, draw a comparison, comparison chart, comparison between
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#1600
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comparative
/kəmˈpærətɪv/
adjective
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Measured or considered by comparison; relative.
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She lives in comparative comfort after moving to the city.

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comparative advantage

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The ability of a country or company to produce goods or services at a lower opportunity cost than others
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relative, proportional, measured, evaluative
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absolute, definite, fixed
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comparative study, comparative analysis, comparative comfort, comparative advantage
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#1601
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comparable
/ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/
adjective
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Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
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The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

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comparable to

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Similar or equivalent to something else
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similar, equivalent, analogous, alike, matching
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different, dissimilar, unequal
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comparable quality, comparable size, comparable results, comparable standards
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#1602
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compact
/ˈkɒmpækt/ (adj, n), /kəmˈpækt/ (verb)
adjective, noun, verb
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compacted
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compacted
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compacts
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compacting
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Adjective: closely and neatly packed together; Noun: a small case or agreement; Verb: to pack closely together.
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The car is small and compact, perfect for city driving.

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compact agreement

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a formal contract or pact between parties
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dense, tight, small, concise, compressed
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loose, spread out, large
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compact car, compact size, compact design
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#1603
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commute
/kəˈmjuːt/
verb, noun
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commuted
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commuted
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commutes
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commuting
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Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
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He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

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long commute

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a lengthy daily travel between home and work
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travel, journey, ride, shuttle
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stay, remain
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daily commute, long commute, commute time
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#1604
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commune
/ˈkɒmjuːn/
noun, verb
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communed
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communed
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communes
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communing
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Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
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She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

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commune with nature

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to spend time in and feel close to nature
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collective, community, share, connect
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isolate, separate, divide
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commune life, commune with, spiritual commune
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#1605
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communal
/ˈkɑːmjənl/
adjective
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Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
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The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

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shared, collective, joint, common, public
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private, individual, personal
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communal living, communal property, communal garden
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#1606
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commentary
/ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/
noun
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An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
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The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

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running commentary

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Continuous spoken description of events as they happen.
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explanation, interpretation, analysis, observation, critique
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silence, quiet, neglect
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political commentary, sports commentary, live commentary, social commentary
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#1607
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commonwealth
/ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/
noun
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an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
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Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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federation, union, alliance, republic
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disunion, division
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Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth nations, Commonwealth countries, member of the Commonwealth
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#1608
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commonsensical
/ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/
adjective
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based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
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It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.

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sensible, reasonable, logical, practical, rational
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foolish, irrational, illogical
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commonsensical advice, commonsensical approach, commonsensical solution
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#1609
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commonplace
/ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
adjective, noun
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ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
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Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

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ordinary, usual, normal, routine, typical
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rare, unusual, exceptional
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commonplace event, commonplace situation, commonplace example, commonplace truth
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#1610
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commodity
/kəˈmɑːdəti/
noun
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a raw material or primary product that can be bought and sold
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Oil is the most traded commodity in the world.

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hot commodity

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something or someone that is in high demand
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product, good, merchandise, item, resource
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waste, liability, burden
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commodity market, commodity price, essential commodity, trading commodity
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#1611
🏠
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commodious
/kəˈmoʊdiəs/
adjective
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spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
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They rented a commodious apartment in the city.

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spacious, roomy, ample, expansive, comfortable
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cramped, crowded, confined
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commodious house, commodious apartment, commodious room, commodious hall
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#1612
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committed
/kəˈmɪtɪd/
adjective
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Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
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She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

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fully committed

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Completely devoted to an activity or cause.
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dedicated, devoted, faithful, loyal, steadfast
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unfaithful, indifferent, careless
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committed to, highly committed, committed relationship, committed supporter
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#1613
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committal
/kəˈmɪtl̩/
noun
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The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
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The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.

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confinement, imprisonment, detention, incarceration
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release, freedom, discharge
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committal order, committal proceedings, committal to prison, committal hearing
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#1614
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commitment
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
noun
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A promise or firm decision to do something; dedication or obligation to a cause or activity.
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She showed great commitment to her studies.

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a lifelong commitment

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A promise or responsibility that lasts for one's whole life.
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dedication, obligation, devotion, promise, responsibility
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indifference, negligence, irresponsibility
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strong commitment, show commitment, commitment to, long-term commitment
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#1615
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commit
/kəˈmɪt/
verb
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committed
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committed
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commits
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committing
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To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
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He committed a serious mistake in the report.

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commit to memory

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To learn something so well that you can remember it perfectly.
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perform, perpetrate, pledge, dedicate, undertake
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neglect, abstain, withdraw
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commit a crime, commit suicide, commit oneself, commit to
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#1616
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commission
/kəˈmɪʃən/
noun
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An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group; also a fee paid to an agent or employee for a transaction.
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The artist received a commission to paint a portrait.

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on commission

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Working for payment based on the amount of sales made rather than a fixed salary.
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mandate, order, task, fee, allowance
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dismissal, discharge, unemployment
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earn commission, sales commission, commission rate, commission fee
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#1617
🎖️
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commissariat
/ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/
noun
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A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
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The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.

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supply department, logistics, provisioning, quartermaster
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shortage, deprivation
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army commissariat, commissariat department, commissariat supplies
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#1618
😔
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commiserate
/kəˈmɪzəˌreɪt/
verb
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commiserated
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commiserated
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commiserates
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commiserating
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To express sympathy or pity for someone.
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Friends came to commiserate with her after the loss.

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commiserate with

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To show compassion or share in someone's sorrow.
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console, empathize, sympathize, comfort, pity
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ignore, disregard, neglect
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commiserate with, commiserate over, commiserate together
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#1619
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commingle
/kəˈmɪŋɡəl/
verb
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commingled
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commingled
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commingles
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commingling
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To mix or blend different things together.
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The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.

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blend, merge, combine, fuse, integrate
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separate, divide, isolate
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commingle funds, commingle assets, commingle resources, commingle interests
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#1620
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commercial
/kəˈmɜːʃəl/
adjective
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Concerned with or engaged in commerce; intended to make a profit.
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The company focused on commercial success rather than artistic value.

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commercial break

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An interruption in a broadcast for advertisements.
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business, trade, financial, profit-driven, market-oriented
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nonprofit, charitable, artistic
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commercial activity, commercial value, commercial enterprise, commercial success
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