Lesson 324
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Lesson 324 - 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
#9690
😊
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contented
/kənˈtɛntɪd/
adjective
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Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
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She was contented with her simple life.

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satisfied, pleased, fulfilled, happy, gratified
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discontented, unhappy, dissatisfied
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feel contented, look contented, be contented with, contented smile
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#9691
🦁
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courage
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
noun
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the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
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It takes courage to stand up for what is right.

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pluck up courage

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to force yourself to be brave enough to do something
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bravery, valor, boldness, fearlessness, spirit
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cowardice, fear
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show courage, great courage, moral courage
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#9692
🛋️
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couch
/kaʊtʃ/
noun
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a comfortable seat for two or more people, typically upholstered
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They sat on the couch and watched TV.

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couch potato

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a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV
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sofa, settee, divan, lounge
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chair, stool
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comfortable couch, leather couch, couch cushions
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#9693
✔️
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correct
/kəˈrɛkt/
adjective
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free from error; accurate
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The answer she gave was correct.

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politically correct

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language or behavior intended to avoid offense
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accurate, right, exact, true
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wrong, incorrect, false
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correct answer, correct behavior, correct form
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#9694
💪
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cope
/koʊp/
verb
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coped
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coped
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copes
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coping
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to deal effectively with something difficult
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She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

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cope with

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to manage or handle a difficult situation
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manage, handle, endure, survive
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fail, collapse
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cope with stress, cope with problems, cope alone
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#9695
😎
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cool
/kuːl/
adjective
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moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
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She kept a cool head during the crisis.

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cool as a cucumber

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very calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation
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chilly, calm, composed, trendy, stylish
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hot, warm, agitated
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cool breeze, cool attitude, cool look, cool drink
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#9696
🔗
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convergence
/kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/
noun
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the process of coming together or becoming similar
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The convergence of technology and education is creating new opportunities.

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union, meeting, merging, intersection, combination
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divergence, separation, split
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technological convergence, convergence point, convergence process, convergence of ideas
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#9697
🛒
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convenient
/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
adjective
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suitable or easy to use; fitting in well with one's needs
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This shop is convenient for my daily needs.

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at your convenience

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whenever it is suitable for you
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handy, suitable, practical, useful
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inconvenient, unsuitable, difficult
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convenient location, convenient time, convenient way, convenient shop
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#9698
🔥
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controversial
/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/
adjective
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causing disagreement or discussion because people hold different opinions
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The new law is highly controversial.

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debatable, disputable, contentious, divisive
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uncontroversial, agreeable, accepted
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controversial law, controversial issue, controversial figure, highly controversial
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#9699
↔️
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contrary
/ˈkɒn.trəri/
adjective
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opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
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Her views are contrary to mine.

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on the contrary

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used to state that the opposite of what has been said is true
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opposite, conflicting, opposed, inconsistent
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similar, agreeing, consistent
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contrary opinion, contrary evidence, contrary result, contrary to
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#9700
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contradict
/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/
verb
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contradicted
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contradicted
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contradicts
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contradicting
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to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
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His actions contradict his words.

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contradict oneself

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to say or do something that conflicts with what one has said or done before
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oppose, deny, refute, dispute, challenge
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agree, confirm, support
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contradict evidence, contradict statement, contradict belief, contradict claim
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#9701
♾️
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continuum
/kənˈtɪnjuəm/
noun
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A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
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Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

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sequence, progression, spectrum, range, succession
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disruption, separation, break
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time continuum, space-time continuum, cultural continuum, historical continuum
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#9702
➡️
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continue
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
verb
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continued
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continued
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continues
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continuing
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To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
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The rain will continue throughout the night.

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continue on

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to persist or move forward despite difficulties
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persist, proceed, endure, carry on, keep going
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stop, cease, quit
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continue working, continue education, continue efforts, continue journey
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#9703
⚔️
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conflict
/ˈkɒnflɪkt/
noun
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A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
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The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

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conflict of interest

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A situation where someone's personal interest might influence their professional decisions.
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clash, struggle, fight, dispute, battle
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agreement, harmony, peace
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armed conflict, internal conflict, conflict resolution, conflict management
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#9704
💬
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consult
/kənˈsʌlt/
verb
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consulted
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consulted
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consults
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consulting
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To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
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You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

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consult with

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to discuss something with someone before making a decision
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advise, confer, discuss, recommend, counsel
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ignore, neglect, disregard
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consult a doctor, consult an expert, consult the lawyer, consult with colleagues
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#9705
🏗️
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construction
/kənˈstrʌkʃən/
noun
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The process of building something, typically large structures such as houses, roads, or bridges.
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The construction of the new bridge will take two years.

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under construction

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in the process of being built or repaired
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building, assembly, creation, development, erection
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destruction, demolition, dismantling
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construction site, construction worker, construction project, construction materials
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#9706
♾️
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constantly
/ˈkɒnstəntli/
adverb
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continuously over a period of time; always
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He is constantly improving his skills.

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continuously, perpetually, repeatedly, always
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occasionally, rarely, sometimes
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constantly changing, constantly improving, constantly growing, constantly aware
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#9707
🛡️
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constancy
/ˈkɒnstənsi/
noun
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the quality of being faithful and dependable
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Her constancy in friendship is admirable.

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loyalty, faithfulness, stability, steadfastness
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fickleness, inconsistency, instability
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constancy of purpose, constancy in love, unwavering constancy
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#9708
🤗
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considerate
/kənˈsɪdərət/
adjective
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showing concern for the needs and feelings of others
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He is always considerate of his neighbors.

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thoughtful, kind, caring, attentive
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inconsiderate, selfish, thoughtless
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considerate person, considerate behavior, very considerate, considerate towards
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#9709
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consent
/kənˈsɛnt/
noun
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permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
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She gave her consent before the operation.

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with your consent

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with your permission or agreement
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permission, approval, agreement, authorization
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refusal, denial, rejection
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give consent, obtain consent, written consent, parental consent
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#9710
🔗
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connect
/kəˈnɛkt/
verb
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connected
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connected
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connects
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connecting
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to join or link two or more things together
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The new bridge will connect the two cities.

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connect the dots

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to understand the relationship between different ideas or facts
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link, join, attach, unite, couple
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separate, disconnect, divide
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connect to, connect with, connect directly, connect easily
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#9711
🚗
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congested
/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/
adjective
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Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
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The road was congested during rush hour.

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overcrowded, jammed, packed, blocked
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clear, empty
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congested area, congested road, congested city
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#9712
😕
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confuse
/kənˈfjuːz/
verb
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confused
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confused
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confuses
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confusing
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To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
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The complex instructions confused the students.

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confuse someone with someone else

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To mistake one person for another.
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perplex, puzzle, bewilder, baffle
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clarify, explain
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confuse the issue, confuse the audience, confuse easily
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#9713
🚨
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confrontation
/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃən/
noun
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A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
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The protest led to a confrontation with the police.

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clash, conflict, dispute, encounter
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agreement, peace
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violent confrontation, direct confrontation, confrontation with authority
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#9714
📏
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conform
/kənˈfɔːrm/
verb
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conformed
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conformed
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conforms
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conforming
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To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
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Students must conform to the school regulations.

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conform to norms

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To act in accordance with accepted standards or expectations.
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comply, follow, obey, adhere
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rebel, resist
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conform to rules, conform to standards, conform strictly
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