Lesson 220
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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#6570
🎻
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philharmonic
/ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/
adjective
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relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
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The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

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symphonic, orchestral, musical, concert
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dissonant, discordant
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philharmonic society, philharmonic orchestra, philharmonic concert
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#6571
📚
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phonology
/ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/
noun
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the study of the sound system of a language
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She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.

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sound study, linguistics, phonemics, speech science
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syntax study, grammar study
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phonology course, phonology analysis, phonology research
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#6572
📝
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phonogram
/ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/
noun
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a written symbol representing a speech sound
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The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.

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sound symbol, grapheme, letter, character
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non-symbol, abstract mark
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phonogram chart, phonogram teaching, phonogram example
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#6573
🗣️
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phonic
/ˈfɒnɪk/
adjective
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relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
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Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.

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phonetic, auditory, speech-based, articulatory
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visual, written
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phonic instruction, phonic reading, phonic awareness
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#6574
🔤
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phonetic
/fəˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
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relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
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The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.

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pronunciation, speech sounds, articulatory, phonemic
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written, nonverbal
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phonetic alphabet, phonetic transcription, phonetic symbols
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#6575
🦅
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phoenix
/ˈfiː.nɪks/
noun
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a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
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The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

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mythical bird, immortal bird, firebird, rebirth symbol
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mortal creature, ordinary bird
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rise like a phoenix, phoenix myth, phoenix legend
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#6576
😱
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phobia
/ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
noun
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an extreme or irrational fear of something
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She has a phobia of heights and avoids tall buildings.

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fear, terror, dread, anxiety
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courage, bravery, confidence
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social phobia, fear phobia, phobia of flying, phobia treatment
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#6577
😐
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phlegmatic
/flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/
adjective
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having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
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Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.

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calm, unflappable, composed, stoic
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excitable, emotional, agitated
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phlegmatic temperament, phlegmatic response, phlegmatic nature
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#6578
📚
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philosophy
/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/
noun
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the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
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Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

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belief, doctrine, wisdom, thought
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ignorance, foolishness
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personal philosophy, philosophy of life, moral philosophy, philosophical principles
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#6579
🤔
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philosophize
/fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/
verb
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philosophized
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philosophized
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philosophizes
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philosophizing
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to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
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He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.

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reflect, contemplate, reason, ponder
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ignore, neglect, dismiss
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philosophize about, philosophize on, philosophize freely
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#6580
🧠
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philosophical
/ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/
adjective
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relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
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She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

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wise, thoughtful, reflective, rational
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unwise, irrational, superficial
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philosophical debate, philosophical approach, philosophical idea
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#6581
📝
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philology
/fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/
noun
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the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
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She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.

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linguistics, language study, etymology, textual analysis
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illiteracy, ignorance
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comparative philology, historical philology
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#6582
📚
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philologist
/fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
noun
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a person who studies languages and their history
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The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.

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linguist, language scholar, etymologist, grammarian
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illiterate, uneducated
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expert philologist, classical philologist
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#6583
💖
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philogynist
/ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/
noun
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a person who loves or admires women
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As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.

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woman-lover, feminist, admirer, supporter
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misogynist, chauvinist
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devoted philogynist, sincere philogynist
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#6584
🙄
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philistine
/ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/
noun
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a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
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He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.

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materialist, uncultured, boor, barbarian
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cultured, refined, sophisticated
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cultural philistine, artistic philistine
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#6585
😒
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pharisaical
/ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/
adjective
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Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
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His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

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hypocritical, self-righteous, sanctimonious, pretentious, insincere
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genuine, sincere, honest
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pharisaical attitude, pharisaical pretensions, pharisaical hypocrisy
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#6586
✉️
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philately
/fɪˈlæt.əl.i/
noun
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the collection and study of postage stamps
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Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.

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stamp collecting, stamp study, stamp hobby, numismatics
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modern philately, philately exhibition, philately club
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#6587
📬
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philatelist
/fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/
noun
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a person who collects or studies postage stamps
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The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.

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stamp collector, stamp enthusiast, hobbyist, numismatist
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dedicated philatelist, experienced philatelist, philatelist club
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#6588
🎁
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philanthropy
/fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/
noun
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the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
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Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.

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charity, generosity, benevolence, humanitarianism
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selfishness, greed
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corporate philanthropy, philanthropy initiatives, philanthropy programs
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#6589
🫂
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philanthropist
/fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/
noun
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a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
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The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.

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benefactor, donor, humanitarian, patron
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miser, selfish person
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wealthy philanthropist, generous philanthropist, famous philanthropist
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#6590
💖
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philanthropic
/ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/
adjective
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showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
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She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.

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charitable, benevolent, generous, humanitarian
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selfish, uncharitable
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philanthropic organization, philanthropic work, philanthropic efforts
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#6591
🕴️
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philanderer
/fɪˈlændərər/
noun
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a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
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The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.

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womanizer, flirt, playboy, libertine
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loyalist, faithful partner
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notorious philanderer, serial philanderer, wealthy philanderer
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#6592
😏
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philander
/fɪˈlændər/
verb
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philandered
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philandered
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philanders
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philandering
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to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
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He was known to philander with many women in town.

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flirt, womanize, trifle, dally
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commit, devote
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philander with women, philander around, constantly philander
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#6593
💉
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phial
/ˈfaɪəl/
noun
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a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
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The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.

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vial, flask, bottle, container
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barrel, drum
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phial of medicine, glass phial, small phial, sealed phial
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#6594
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phenomenon
/fəˈnɒmɪnən/
noun
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an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
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The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.

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social phenomenon

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a significant event or trend in society
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occurrence, event, happening, spectacle, marvel
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normality, regularity
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natural phenomenon, rare phenomenon, global phenomenon, scientific phenomenon
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#6595
🌟
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phenomenal
/fəˈnɒmɪnəl/
adjective
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extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
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The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

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phenomenal growth

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extraordinary and rapid increase in size, amount, or quality
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extraordinary, remarkable, exceptional, outstanding, incredible
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ordinary, mediocre, average
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phenomenal growth, phenomenal success, phenomenal talent, phenomenal achievement
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#6596
🌌
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phenomena
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noun (plural)
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Observable events or occurrences, especially remarkable ones.
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Auroras are natural phenomena seen near the polar regions.

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occurrences, events, happenings, incidents
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illusions, fabrications
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natural phenomena, rare phenomena, social phenomena, physical phenomena
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#6597
💊
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pharmacy
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noun
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A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
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I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.

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drugstore, chemist, apothecary
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hospital ward, operating theater
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local pharmacy, online pharmacy, hospital pharmacy
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#6598
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pharmacopoeia
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noun
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An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
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The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.

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drug manual, medical reference, formulary
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fiction, myth
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official pharmacopoeia, national pharmacopoeia, standard pharmacopoeia
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#6599
🕍
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pharisee
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noun
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A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
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He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.

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hypocrite, pretender, pietist
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honest person, genuine believer
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ancient Pharisee, modern pharisee, self-righteous pharisee
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