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Emoji
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#301
💭
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allusive
/əˈluːsɪv/
adjective
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Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
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The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature. |
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suggestive, indirect, symbolic, figurative, evocative
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direct, explicit, literal
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allusive remarks, allusive style, highly allusive, allusive language
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#302
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alternate
/ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)
verb, noun, adjective
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alternated
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alternated
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alternates
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alternating
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to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
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The students alternate between online and offline classes. |
alternate reality |
a parallel or imagined version of reality
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rotate, interchange, substitute, switch, exchange
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continue, persist, remain
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alternate days, alternate shifts, alternate plan, alternate route
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#303
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altercation
/ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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a noisy argument or quarrel
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There was a brief altercation between the two drivers. |
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argument, quarrel, dispute, fight
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agreement, harmony, peace
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heated altercation, minor altercation, public altercation
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#304
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altercate
/ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/
verb
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altercated
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altercated
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altercates
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altercating
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to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
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The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall. |
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argue, quarrel, dispute, wrangle
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agree, harmonize
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altercate loudly, altercate bitterly, altercate over
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#305
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alteration
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
noun
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a change or modification made to something
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The tailor made an alteration to the suit. |
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change, modification, adjustment, amendment
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preservation, constancy, stability
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minor alteration, structural alteration, alteration work
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#306
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alter
/ˈɔːltər/
verb
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altered
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altered
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alters
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altering
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to change or modify something slightly but significantly
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She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better. |
alter ego |
a second self or different version of oneself
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change, modify, adjust, adapt, transform
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preserve, maintain, keep
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alter plans, alter course, alter appearance, alter behavior
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#307
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altar
/ˈɔːltər/
noun
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A table or flat surface used in religious rituals or worship.
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The priest placed the offerings on the altar. |
sacrifice on the altar |
to give up something important for a cause
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shrine, sanctuary, table, dais
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none, mundane
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altar of sacrifice, stand before the altar, wedding altar
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#308
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alphabetical
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/
adjective
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Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
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The names were listed in alphabetical order. |
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ordered, sequential, systematic, lexicographic
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random, unordered
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alphabetical order, alphabetical list, arrange alphabetically
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#309
😐
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aloof
/əˈluːf/
adjective
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Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
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He remained aloof during the entire discussion. |
keep aloof |
to remain distant or uninvolved
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distant, detached, reserved, cold, indifferent
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friendly, warm, sociable
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remain aloof, stand aloof, seem aloof, aloof attitude
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#310
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aloft
/əˈlɒft/
adverb
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Up in or into the air; overhead.
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The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky. |
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overhead, above, up, high, skyward
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below, beneath, under
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fly aloft, hold aloft, rise aloft, soar aloft
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#311
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alms
/ɑːmz/
noun
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Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
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The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers. |
give alms |
to donate money or goods to the poor
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charity, donation, offering, contribution, gift
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selfishness, greed
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give alms, distribute alms, beg for alms, alms to the poor
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#312
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almanac
/ˈɔːlmənæk/
noun
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An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
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He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon. |
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yearbook, calendar, directory, handbook, guide
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fiction, novel
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farmers' almanac, annual almanac, old almanac, practical almanac
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#313
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ally
/ˈælaɪ/
verb
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allied
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allied
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allies
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allying
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To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
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The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy. |
ally with |
To form a partnership or alliance with someone.
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associate, unite, partner, combine, join
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oppose, resist, separate
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ally with, strong ally, loyal ally, ally against
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#314
🌊
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alluvion
/əˈluːviən/
noun
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The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
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The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields. |
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sediment, deposit, accumulation, flood, inundation
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erosion, drought
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river alluvion, natural alluvion, fertile alluvion, alluvion effect
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#315
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alluvial
/əˈluːviəl/
adjective
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Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
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The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains. |
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sedimentary, fertile, deposited, riverine
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rocky, barren, infertile
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alluvial deposits, alluvial soil, alluvial plains, alluvial gold
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#316
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allege
/əˈlɛdʒ/
verb
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alleged
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alleged
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alleges
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alleging
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to claim or assert something, typically without proof
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The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene. |
alleged crime |
a crime that is claimed to have happened but not yet proven
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claim, assert, contend, accuse, state
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deny, refute, reject
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allege wrongdoing, allegedly involved, alleged crime, allege misconduct
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#317
📖
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allusion
/əˈluːʒən/
noun
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An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
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Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth. |
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reference, hint, mention, implication, suggestion
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statement, declaration, explanation
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make an allusion, literary allusion, subtle allusion, historical allusion
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#318
✨
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allure
/əˈlʊr/
verb
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allured
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allured
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allures
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alluring
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To attract or tempt someone with charm or appeal.
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The city allures tourists with its vibrant nightlife. |
the allure of |
the appeal or attraction of something
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attract, entice, charm, fascinate, captivate
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repel, disgust, deter
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allure of power, natural allure, allure of beauty, allure tourists
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#319
💭
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allude
/əˈluːd/
verb
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alluded
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alluded
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alludes
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alluding
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To refer to something indirectly or casually.
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The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture. |
allude to |
to make an indirect reference to
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refer, hint, suggest, imply, mention
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declare, state, announce
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allude to a topic, allude briefly, allude indirectly, allude in speech
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#320
⚙️
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alloy
/ˈælɔɪ/
noun
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A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
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Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. |
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mixture, blend, composite, amalgam, fusion
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pure metal, element
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metal alloy, alloy wheels, alloy composition, alloy steel
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#321
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allotment
/əˈlɒtmənt/
noun
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A portion of something allocated or assigned to someone.
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Each student received an allotment of supplies for the project. |
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allocation, share, portion, quota, grant
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withholding, denial, refusal
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land allotment, allotment of time, allotment for expenses, allotment share
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#322
⏱️
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allot
/əˈlɒt/
verb
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allotted
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allotted
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allots
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allotting
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to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
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Each student was allotted ten minutes to present. |
allot time |
to assign a specific amount of time for something
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assign, distribute, apportion, allocate, grant
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deny, refuse
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allot time, allot funds, allot space, allot tasks
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#323
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allocate
/ˈæləkeɪt/
verb
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allocated
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allocated
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allocates
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allocating
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to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
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The manager allocated funds for the new project. |
allocate resources |
to distribute resources to different tasks or purposes
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assign, distribute, designate, apportion, allot
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withhold, retain
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allocate time, allocate resources, allocate funds, allocate tasks
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#324
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alliteration
/əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/
noun
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the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
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She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality. |
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repetition, rhyme, echo, consonance
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variation, dissimilarity
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use alliteration, poetic alliteration, strong alliteration
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#325
🔤
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alliterate
/əˈlɪtəreɪt/
verb
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alliterated
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alliterated
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alliterates
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alliterating
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to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
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The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm. |
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repeat, echo, rhyme, iterate
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differ, vary
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alliterate words, alliterate sounds, poet alliterates, alliterate phrases
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#326
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alliance
/əˈlaɪəns/
noun
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a formal agreement or union between groups, countries, or organizations for mutual benefit
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The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense. |
form an alliance |
to create a partnership or union for a shared purpose
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union, pact, partnership, coalition, federation
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rivalry, hostility, separation
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strategic alliance, military alliance, political alliance, business alliance
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#327
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alley
/ˈæli/
noun
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a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
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They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road. |
bowling alley |
a place where people play bowling
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lane, passage, pathway, corridor
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boulevard, avenue
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dark alley, narrow alley, back alley, bowling alley
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#328
💊
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alleviate
/əˈliːvieɪt/
verb
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alleviated
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alleviated
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alleviates
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alleviating
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to make suffering, pain, or a problem less severe
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The medicine helped alleviate her headache. |
alleviate suffering |
to reduce someone's suffering
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ease, relieve, lessen, mitigate, reduce
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worsen, aggravate, intensify
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alleviate pain, alleviate suffering, alleviate poverty, alleviate symptoms
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#329
📖
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allegory
/ˈælɪɡəri/
noun
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a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
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The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil. |
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parable, fable, symbolism, metaphor
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literal, reality
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political allegory, moral allegory, allegory of life, use of allegory
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#330
🇺🇸
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allegiance
/əˈliːdʒəns/
noun
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loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or leader
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The soldiers swore allegiance to their country. |
swear allegiance |
to formally promise loyalty
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loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, fidelity
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betrayal, disloyalty, treachery
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allegiance to, swear allegiance, pledge allegiance, loyalty and allegiance
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