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spit
/spɪt/
verb
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spat
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spat
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spits
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spitting
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to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
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He spat on the ground in anger. |
spit it out |
say something you have been reluctant to say
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expectorate, eject, spew, expel
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swallow, keep
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spit on, spit out, spit blood, spit fire
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spite
/spaɪt/
noun
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a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
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She refused the gift out of spite. |
in spite of |
despite something; regardless of
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malice, resentment, bitterness, hostility
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kindness, goodwill, compassion
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out of spite, in spite of, spiteful remark, spite attack
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sponsor
/ˈspɒnsər/
noun
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a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
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The company became the main sponsor of the event. |
official sponsor |
the primary supporter or funder of an event
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backer, patron, supporter, benefactor, funder
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opponent, rival
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event sponsor, corporate sponsor, title sponsor, sponsor agreement
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spoon
/spuːn/
noun
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a utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl with a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food
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She stirred her coffee with a silver spoon. |
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth |
to be born into a wealthy and privileged family
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ladle, utensil, scoop, teaspoon, tablespoon
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fork, knife
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tea spoon, soup spoon, silver spoon, wooden spoon
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spouse
/spaʊs/
noun
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a person's husband or wife
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Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan. |
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partner, husband, wife, mate, consort
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single, bachelor, spinster
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loving spouse, faithful spouse, deceased spouse, legal spouse
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spray
/spreɪ/
verb
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sprayed
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sprayed
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sprays
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spraying
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to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
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She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving. |
spray and pray |
to use a broad and unfocused approach hoping for success
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mist, sprinkle, scatter, splash, atomize
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collect, absorb, dry
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spray paint, spray bottle, spray water, spray perfume
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sprinkle
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
verb
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sprinkled
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sprinkled
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sprinkles
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sprinkling
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to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
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She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake. |
a sprinkle of something |
a small amount of something scattered or added
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scatter, dust, spread, disperse, scatter
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gather, collect
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sprinkle water, sprinkle salt, sprinkle sugar, sprinkle pepper
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spy
/spaɪ/
verb
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spied
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spied
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spies
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spying
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to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
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He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window. |
spy on someone |
to watch someone secretly
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observe, watch, monitor, investigate, snoop
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ignore, overlook
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spy agency, spy mission, spy network, spy movie
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squad
/skwɒd/
noun
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a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
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The football squad trained hard before the championship match. |
squad goals |
an ideal or admirable group of friends or team that others aspire to be like
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team, crew, group, unit, party
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individual, loner
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football squad, police squad, squad member, training squad
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stack
/stæk/
verb
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stacked
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stacked
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stacks
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stacking
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to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
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He stacked the books neatly on the shelf. |
stack up |
to accumulate or increase over time
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pile, heap, arrange, load, assemble
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scatter, spread, disorganize
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stack of papers, stack shelves, stack boxes, neatly stacked
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stadium
/ˈsteɪdiəm/
noun
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a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
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Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match. |
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arena, ground, coliseum, field, amphitheater
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none
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football stadium, packed stadium, national stadium, open-air stadium
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stance
/stæns/
noun
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a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
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The company took a strong stance on environmental protection. |
take a stance |
to adopt a definite position or opinion on a subject
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position, viewpoint, attitude, perspective, opinion
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neutrality, indecision
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firm stance, political stance, defensive stance, moral stance
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starter
/ˈstɑːrtər/
noun
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a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
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The starter of the meal was a fresh salad. |
non-starter |
something that is not feasible or cannot succeed
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beginner, initiator, appetizer, originator, opener
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finisher, ender
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car starter, meal starter, engine starter, game starter
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starting
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verb
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starting
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beginning to do or experience something
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She is starting a new job next week. |
starting from scratch |
to begin from the very beginning without any advantage
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beginning, commencing, initiating, launching, opening
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ending, finishing, concluding
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starting point, starting line, starting salary, starting date
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statistical
/stəˈtɪstɪkəl/
adjective
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relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
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The report provides statistical data about population growth. |
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numerical, analytical, quantitative, data-based
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qualitative, subjective
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statistical analysis, statistical data, statistical method, statistical model
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statue
/ˈstætʃuː/
noun
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a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger
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They built a statue of the national hero in the city square. |
as still as a statue |
completely motionless
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sculpture, figure, effigy, monument, idol
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none, living being
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statue of liberty, bronze statue, marble statue, giant statue
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steadily
/ˈstɛdɪli/
adverb
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in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
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The company's profits have been increasing steadily. |
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consistently, gradually, continuously, regularly
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suddenly, irregularly, inconsistently
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grow steadily, increase steadily, rise steadily, work steadily
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steak
/steɪk/
noun
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a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
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He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables. |
rare steak |
steak cooked lightly so that it remains red inside
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meat slice, beef, chop, fillet
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vegetable dish, vegan meal
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grilled steak, beef steak, juicy steak, steak sauce
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steam
/stiːm/
noun, verb
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steamed
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steamed
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steams
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steaming
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the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
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The kettle was steaming on the stove. |
let off steam |
to release pent-up energy or emotions
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vapor, mist, fume, moisture, fog
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ice, freeze
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steam engine, steam room, steam bath, hot steam
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steer
/stɪə(r)/
verb
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steered
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steered
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steers
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steering
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to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
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He steered the car carefully through the narrow street. |
steer clear of |
to avoid someone or something
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guide, direct, navigate, control, pilot
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neglect, ignore
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steer the ship, steer the conversation, steer direction
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stove
/stoʊv/
noun
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a device that produces heat for cooking or heating
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She cooked rice on the gas stove. |
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oven, cooker, range, furnace
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refrigerator, cooler
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gas stove, electric stove, wood stove, stove burner
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straighten
/ˈstreɪtən/
verb
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straightened
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straightened
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straightens
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straightening
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to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
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She straightened her hair before the meeting. |
straighten out |
to resolve a problem or confusion
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align, adjust, organize, fix, arrange
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bend, twist
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straighten hair, straighten up, straighten out, straighten posture
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straw
/strɔː/
noun
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a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
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She drank the juice through a straw. |
the last straw |
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
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hay, stalk, tube, reed
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liquid, metal
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drink with straw, straw hat, straw mat, straw house
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streak
/striːk/
noun, verb
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streaked
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streaked
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streaks
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streaking
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a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
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Lightning streaked across the night sky. |
on a winning streak |
experiencing a continuous period of success
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line, stripe, flash, mark, dash
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spot, blot
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winning streak, lightning streak, hair streak, red streak
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strictly
/ˈstrɪktli/
adverb
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in a way that follows rules or limits completely
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Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building. |
strictly speaking |
to be precise or accurate about something
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rigidly, severely, firmly, tightly
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loosely, casually, freely
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strictly prohibited, strictly controlled, strictly speaking, strictly confidential
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striking
/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
adjective
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very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
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Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention. |
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impressive, remarkable, stunning, eye-catching, extraordinary
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ordinary, dull, plain
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striking resemblance, striking difference, striking contrast, striking beauty
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structural
/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/
adjective
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relating to or forming part of the structure of something
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Engineers found structural damage in the old bridge. |
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architectural, constructional, physical, organizational
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nonstructural, decorative
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structural damage, structural design, structural change, structural problem
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suburb
/ˈsʌbɜːb/
noun
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an area outside the center of a city, often residential
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They bought a new house in a quiet suburb. |
in the suburbs |
living in a residential area outside the city center
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residential area, outskirts, neighborhood, district
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downtown, city center
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quiet suburb, suburban area, live in the suburbs, suburb of Dhaka
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suburban
/səˈbɜːrbən/
adjective
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relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
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They bought a house in a quiet suburban area. |
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residential, outlying, provincial, commuter
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urban, rural
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suburban area, suburban house, suburban life, suburban community
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suck
/sʌk/
verb
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sucked
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sucked
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sucks
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sucking
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to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
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The baby began to suck her thumb. |
suck it up |
to accept something unpleasant without complaining
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sip, draw, ingest, slurp
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spit, expel
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suck up, suck out, suck in, suck on
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