Lesson 329
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Lesson 329 - 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
#9835
🗣️
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frank
/fræŋk/
adjective
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open, honest, and direct in speech or expression
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She was frank about her feelings on the matter.

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to be frank

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to speak honestly and directly
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honest, candid, direct, open, straightforward
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deceptive, dishonest, secretive
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frank discussion, frank admission, to be frank, frank assessment
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#9836
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genuine
/ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/
adjective
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real and authentic; not fake or artificial
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This is a genuine leather bag.

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genuine article

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an authentic or real example of something
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authentic, real, true, legitimate, sincere
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fake, false, counterfeit
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genuine smile, genuine leather, genuine concern, genuine effort
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#9837
🎁
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generous
/ˈdʒɛnərəs/
adjective
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willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
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She is very generous with her time and money.

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to a generous extent

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to a large or considerable degree
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kind, giving, charitable, benevolent, unselfish
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selfish, stingy, mean
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generous offer, generous donation, generous spirit, generous amount
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#9838
🏳️‍🌈
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gay
/ɡeɪ/
adjective
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sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
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He came out as gay during college.

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homosexual, queer, cheerful, lively
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straight, sad
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gay rights, gay community, gay marriage, openly gay
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#9839
🤲
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gather
/ˈɡæðər/
verb
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gathered
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gathered
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gathers
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gathering
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to bring people or things together; to collect
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They gathered around the fire to keep warm.

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gather one's thoughts

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to take time to think and organize one's ideas
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collect, assemble, accumulate, convene, congregate
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disperse, scatter, separate
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gather information, gather evidence, gather strength, gather crowd
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#9840
📈
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gain
/ɡeɪn/
verb
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gained
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gained
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gains
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gaining
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to obtain or achieve something, often an advantage or benefit
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She gained valuable experience from her internship.

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gain ground

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to make progress or become more successful
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acquire, obtain, earn, secure, win
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lose, forfeit, surrender
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gain experience, gain weight, gain control, gain advantage
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#9841
🔮
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future
/ˈfjuːtʃər/
noun
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The time yet to come.
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No one can predict the future with certainty.

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bright future

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a positive or successful time ahead
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tomorrow, time ahead, destiny, prospect
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past, present
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bright future, near future, uncertain future, future plans
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#9842
😡
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furious
/ˈfjʊəriəs/
adjective
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Extremely angry.
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She was furious when she heard the bad news.

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furious debate

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a heated or intense argument
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angry, enraged, irate, mad, incensed
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calm, peaceful, relaxed
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furious with someone, furious about, furious debate, furious pace
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#9843
😂
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funny
/ˈfʌni/
adjective
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Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
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The comedian told a very funny joke.

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funny bone

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the part of the elbow that causes a tingling feeling when hit
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humorous, amusing, comic, hilarious, entertaining
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serious, sad, boring
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funny story, funny joke, very funny, funny moment
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#9844
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function
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
noun
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An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
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The main function of the heart is to pump blood.

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perform a function

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to carry out a specific role or purpose
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role, purpose, duty, job, task
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malfunction, failure, inactivity
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main function, important function, perform a function, social function
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#9845
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full
/fʊl/
adjective
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Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
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The glass is full of water.

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full of life

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very energetic and lively
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complete, filled, packed, crowded, entire
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empty, vacant, partial
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full of water, full moon, full capacity, full name, full potential
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#9846
😒
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frown
/fraʊn/
verb
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frowned
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frowned
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frowns
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frowning
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to make a serious or angry facial expression by wrinkling the forehead
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She frowned when she heard the bad news.

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frown upon

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to disapprove of something
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scowl, glare, pout, grimace
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smile, grin
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frown upon, frown deeply, frown slightly, frown face
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#9847
🚪
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front
/frʌnt/
noun
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the forward-facing part of something
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The house has a garden in front.

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put on a brave front

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to appear confident while hiding true feelings
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fore, facade, frontage, forefront, entrance
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back, rear
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front door, front line, front page, in front of
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#9848
👫
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friend
/frɛnd/
noun
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a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
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He is my best friend.

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fair-weather friend

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someone who is only a friend in good times
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companion, pal, mate, buddy, ally
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enemy, foe, rival
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best friend, close friend, true friend, make friends
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#9849
🌱
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fresh
/frɛʃ/
adjective
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new, recently made, or clean and pure
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The bread is still fresh from the oven.

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fresh start

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a new beginning
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new, recent, clean, pure, original
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stale, old, rotten
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fresh air, fresh start, fresh bread, fresh idea
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#9850
➡️
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follow
/ˈfɒloʊ/
verb
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followed
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followed
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follows
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following
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to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
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The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

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follow suit

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to do the same as someone else has just done
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pursue, track, chase, obey, accompany
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lead, precede, ignore
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follow instructions, follow orders, follow closely, follow a path
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#9851
🌸
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fragrance
/ˈfreɪɡrəns/
noun
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A pleasant, sweet smell.
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The fragrance of fresh flowers filled the room.

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aroma, scent, perfume, essence, bouquet
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odor, stench
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sweet fragrance, natural fragrance, fragrance of flowers, fragrance oil
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#9852
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fraction
/ˈfrækʃən/
noun
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A small part of something; in mathematics, a number that represents part of a whole.
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Only a small fraction of the population attended the event.

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a fraction of

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A very small part of something
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portion, segment, piece, part
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whole, entirety
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small fraction, significant fraction, fraction of time, fraction of cost
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#9853
🏨
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foyer
/ˈfɔɪeɪr/
noun
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An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
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The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.

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lobby, entrance hall, vestibule, reception area
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exit, backdoor
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hotel foyer, grand foyer, theater foyer, spacious foyer
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#9854
🦊
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foxy
/ˈfɒksi/
adjective
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Clever, cunning, or attractive.
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He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.

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cunning, sly, crafty, shrewd
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naive, innocent, simple
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foxy lady, foxy plan, foxy move, foxy trick
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#9855
🍀
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fortunate
/ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
adjective
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Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
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She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.

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fortunate enough

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Lucky to have something or experience something
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lucky, blessed, favored, prosperous, successful
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unfortunate, unlucky, cursed
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fortunate enough, fortunate circumstances, feel fortunate, fortunate opportunity
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#9856
🕰️
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formerly
/ˈfɔːrmərli/
adverb
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In the past; previously.
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The city was formerly known as Constantinople.

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previously, earlier, once, before
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currently, now
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formerly known, formerly called, formerly employed, formerly a member
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#9857
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former
/ˈfɔːrmər/
adjective
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Having been previously in a particular role or position.
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He is a former president of the association.

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previous, ex, prior, earlier
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current, present
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former president, former employee, former partner, former member
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#9858
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formative
/ˈfɔːrmətɪv/
adjective
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Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
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Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.

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developmental, influential, shaping, early
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unimportant, insignificant
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formative years, formative stage, formative experience, formative influence
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#9859
🙏
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forgive
/fərˈɡɪv/
verb
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forgave
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forgiven
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forgives
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forgiving
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To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense or mistake.
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She decided to forgive her friend for the harsh words.

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forgive and forget

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To forgive someone and not remember the offense anymore.
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pardon, excuse, absolve, overlook, release
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blame, resent, condemn
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forgive someone, forgive easily, forgive mistakes, forgive sins
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#9860
🏚️
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foreclosure
/fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/
noun
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The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
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The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.

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repossession, seizure, forfeiture, confiscation
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purchase, redemption
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foreclosure process, home foreclosure, foreclosure notice, avoid foreclosure
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#9861
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forbid
/fərˈbɪd/
verb
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forbade
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forbidden
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forbids
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forbidding
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to order someone not to do something
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The school forbids smoking on campus.

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God forbid

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a phrase used to express a strong wish that something does not happen
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prohibit, ban, prevent, restrict, deny
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allow, permit, approve
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forbid entry, forbid smoking, strictly forbid, forbid access
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#9862
🎁
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for
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preposition
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used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
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This gift is for you.

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for good

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permanently
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on behalf of, in favor of, because of, intended for
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against, anti
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for example, for instance, for sale, for life
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#9863
🙃
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foolish
/ˈfuːlɪʃ/
adjective
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showing a lack of good sense or judgment
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It was foolish to go out without an umbrella in the storm.

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foolish pride

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excessive pride that leads to poor decisions
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silly, stupid, unwise, senseless, childish
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wise, sensible, smart
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foolish mistake, foolish idea, act foolish, foolish pride
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#9864
🤡
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fool
/fuːl/
noun, verb
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fooled
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fooled
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fools
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fooling
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a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
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He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

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make a fool of

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to embarrass someone or yourself by acting silly
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idiot, clown, trick, deceive, prankster
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wise, genius, intellect
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April fool, play the fool, fool someone, fool around
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