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Emoji
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#2791
🌊
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ebb
/ɛb/
verb
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ebbed
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ebbed
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ebbs
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ebbing
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to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions
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Her confidence began to ebb after the repeated failures. |
at a low ebb |
in a weakened, depressed, or declining state
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recede, diminish, decline, wane, fade
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flow, increase, rise
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ebb and flow, tide ebbs, ebb away, at a low ebb
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#2792
📖
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e.g.
/iː ˈdʒiː/
abbreviation
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For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
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You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas. |
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for example, for instance, such as
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none
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use e.g., examples e.g., e.g. followed by
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#2793
💰
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economical
/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/
adjective
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Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
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Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run. |
economical with the truth |
A polite way of saying someone is not telling the whole truth.
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thrifty, frugal, efficient, cost-effective, prudent
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wasteful, extravagant, lavish
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economical choice, economical use, economical car, economical lifestyle
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#2794
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ecologist
/iˈkɒlədʒɪst/
noun
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A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
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The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem. |
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environmentalist, naturalist, conservationist, biologist, researcher
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polluter, exploiter
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field ecologist, marine ecologist, conservation ecologist, research ecologist
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#2795
☀️
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ecliptic
/ɪˈklɪptɪk/
noun, adjective
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The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
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The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun. |
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orbital path, solar path, celestial plane, trajectory
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zenith, nadir
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ecliptic plane, ecliptic path, ecliptic longitude, ecliptic coordinate
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#2796
🌑
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eclipse
/ɪˈklɪps/
noun, verb
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eclipsed
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eclipsed
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eclipses
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eclipsing
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The blocking of light from one celestial body by another; to overshadow or outshine something.
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The solar eclipse drew thousands of spectators to the field. |
total eclipse of the sun |
When the moon completely covers the sun, blocking its light.
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obscuration, overshadowing, concealment, blotting out, occultation
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illumination, brightness, radiance
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solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, total eclipse, partial eclipse, eclipse event
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#2797
🌀
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eclecticism
/ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/
noun
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A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
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The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements. |
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diversity, variety, heterogeneity, assortment
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uniformity, monotony
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artistic eclecticism, philosophical eclecticism, cultural eclecticism
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#2798
🎨
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eclectic
/ɪˈklɛktɪk/
adjective
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Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
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Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop. |
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diverse, varied, broad, wide-ranging, assorted
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narrow, limited, exclusive
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eclectic style, eclectic approach, eclectic taste, eclectic mix
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#2799
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eclat
/eɪˈklɑː/
noun
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Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
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The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat. |
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acclaim, brilliance, prestige, success, renown
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failure, obscurity
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with éclat, great éclat, éclat of success
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#2800
📊
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echelon
/ˈɛʃəlɒn/
noun
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A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
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She quickly rose to the upper echelon of the company. |
upper echelon |
The highest level of authority or status within an organization or society.
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rank, level, tier, grade, class
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base, bottom
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upper echelon, top echelon, lower echelon, echelon of power
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#2801
⛪
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ecclesiastic
/ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/
noun
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A member of the clergy or church official.
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The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics. |
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clergyman, priest, minister, pastor, reverend
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layman, secular
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high-ranking ecclesiastic, Catholic ecclesiastic, medieval ecclesiastic
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#2802
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eccentricity
/ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/
noun
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the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
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His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood. |
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oddity, peculiarity, quirk, unconventionality
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normality, conventionality
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display eccentricity, show eccentricity, eccentricity of behavior
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#2803
🎨
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eccentric
/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/
adjective
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unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
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The artist was known for his eccentric style. |
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unusual, odd, quirky, unconventional
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normal, conventional, ordinary
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eccentric behavior, eccentric style, eccentric personality
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#2804
😄
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ebullient
/ɪˈbʊliənt/
adjective
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cheerful and full of energy
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She was ebullient after receiving the good news. |
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enthusiastic, exuberant, joyful, lively
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gloomy, depressed, dull
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ebullient personality, ebullient mood, ebullient crowd
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#2805
✨
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ebullience
/ɪˈbʊliəns/
noun
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the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
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The teacher's ebullience inspired her students. |
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enthusiasm, exuberance, cheerfulness, liveliness
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gloom, sadness, dullness
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ebullience of youth, display ebullience, show ebullience
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#2806
🤝
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détente
/deɪˈtɒnt/
noun
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the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
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The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations. |
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truce, reconciliation, peace, easing, relaxation
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conflict, hostility, tension
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political détente, Cold War détente, period of détente
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#2807
👂
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eavesdrop
/ˈiːvzdrɒp/
verb
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eavesdropped
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eavesdropped
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eavesdrops
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eavesdropping
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to secretly listen to a conversation
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She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation. |
eavesdrop on a conversation |
to secretly listen to what someone else is saying
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listen secretly, overhear, spy, snoop
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ignore, avoid
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eavesdrop on, secretly eavesdrop, caught eavesdropping
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#2808
🍓
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eatable
/ˈiːtəbl̩/
adjective
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suitable or safe for eating
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The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty. |
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edible, consumable, palatable, digestible
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inedible, poisonous, harmful
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eatable food, eatable berries, eatable plants, eatable portions
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#2809
🎨
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easel
/ˈiːzl̩/
noun
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a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
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The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint. |
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stand, frame, support
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floor, ground
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painting easel, wooden easel, adjustable easel, artist's easel
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#2810
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earthy
/ˈɜːrθi/
adjective
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resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
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The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms. |
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natural, rustic, coarse, organic, robust
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refined, artificial, delicate
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earthy flavor, earthy humor, earthy tone, earthy smell
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#2811
🌍
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earthly
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adjective
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relating to the physical world as opposed to the spiritual or heavenly; worldly
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He was more concerned with earthly pleasures than spiritual matters. |
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worldly, mortal, temporal, mundane, terrestrial
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heavenly, spiritual, divine
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earthly pleasures, earthly life, earthly matters, earthly concerns
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#2812
🏺
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earthenware
/ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/
noun
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pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
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The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls. |
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pottery, ceramics, clayware, stoneware
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metalware, plasticware
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earthenware pot, earthenware bowl, earthenware jug
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#2813
🔊
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earsplitting
/ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/
adjective
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extremely loud or piercing sound
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The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone. |
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deafening, piercing, thunderous, loud
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quiet, soft, faint
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earsplitting noise, earsplitting scream, earsplitting sound
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#2814
👂
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earshot
/ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/
noun
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the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
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The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents. |
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close enough to hear
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hearing range, sound range, listening distance
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out of range, inaudible
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within earshot, out of earshot, barely in earshot
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#2815
🔇
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earplug
/ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/
noun
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a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
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He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night. |
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ear protector, hearing protector, sound blocker, ear shield
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speaker, amplifier
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wear earplugs, foam earplugs, silicone earplugs, use earplugs
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#2816
🙏
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earnest
/ˈɜːrnɪst/
adjective
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showing sincere and intense conviction
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She spoke in an earnest voice about the importance of honesty. |
in earnest |
with sincere and serious intention
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serious, sincere, honest, heartfelt, genuine
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frivolous, insincere, playful
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earnest desire, earnest effort, speak in earnest, earnest appeal
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#2817
💵
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earn
/ɜːrn/
verb
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earned
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earned
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earns
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earning
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To receive money or reward in return for work or service.
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She worked hard to earn enough money for college. |
earn a living |
To make enough money to support oneself financially.
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receive, gain, obtain, secure, acquire
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lose, spend, forfeit
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earn money, earn respect, earn a living, earn interest
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#2818
💰
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earmark
/ˈɪə.mɑːrk/
verb
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earmarked
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earmarked
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earmarks
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earmarking
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To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
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The government has earmarked funds for education. |
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allocate, assign, designate, reserve, set aside
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withdraw, deny, refuse
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earmark funds, earmark money, earmark resources
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#2819
🦅
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eaglet
/ˈiːɡlət/
noun
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A young eagle.
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The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return. |
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young eagle, nestling, fledgling, chick
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adult eagle, grown eagle
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baby eaglet, eaglet nest, hungry eaglet
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#2820
😖
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dyspeptic
/dɪsˈpɛptɪk/
adjective
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Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
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After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable. |
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irritable, morose, gloomy, sour, testy
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cheerful, pleasant, good-humored
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dyspeptic mood, dyspeptic attitude, dyspeptic complaint
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