Lesson 345
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Lesson 345 - 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
#10315
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addition
/əˈdɪʃən/
noun
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the process of adding something to something else
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The addition of solar panels made the house more energy-efficient.

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in addition

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used to introduce an extra piece of information
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inclusion, increase, supplement, augmentation
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removal, subtraction, elimination
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addition to, make an addition, new addition, addition of features
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#10316
💡
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advice
/ədˈvaɪs/
noun
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a suggestion or recommendation about what someone should do
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She gave me good advice about managing money.

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take someone's advice

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to follow the suggestion or recommendation given by someone
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guidance, recommendation, counsel, tip, suggestion
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command, order
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seek advice, give advice, follow advice, professional advice
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#10317
📢
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advertising
/ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/
noun
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the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
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The company spends millions on advertising every year.

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false advertising

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misleading or deceptive promotion of a product
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promotion, marketing, publicity, propaganda
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concealment, secrecy
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advertising campaign, advertising industry, online advertising, false advertising
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#10318
🏔️
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adventure
/ədˈvɛntʃər/
noun
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an unusual, exciting, or daring experience
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They went on an adventure in the mountains.

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spirit of adventure

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the willingness to try exciting or risky things
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exploration, journey, quest, expedition
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routine, boredom, safety
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exciting adventure, great adventure, spirit of adventure, adventure story
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#10319
💡
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advantage
/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
noun
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a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position
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Having strong communication skills is a great advantage in business.

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take advantage of

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to make good use of something
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benefit, edge, asset, gain, upper hand
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disadvantage, drawback, handicap
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competitive advantage, great advantage, take advantage, clear advantage
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#10320
🚀
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advanced
/ədˈvænst/
adjective
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highly developed or complex
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He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

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advanced technology

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highly developed and modern technology
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sophisticated, developed, progressive, modern
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basic, simple, primitive
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advanced level, advanced stage, advanced degree, advanced course
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#10321
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advance
/ədˈvæns/
verb
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advanced
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advanced
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advances
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advancing
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to move forward or make progress
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The army advanced towards the city.

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advance notice

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prior information given before an event happens
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progress, proceed, promote, improve, forward
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retreat, withdraw, regress
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advance payment, advance notice, advance booking, technological advance
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#10322
👨‍👩‍👧
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adopt
/əˈdɒpt/
verb
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adopted
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adopted
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adopts
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adopting
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To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
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They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.

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adopt a policy

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To formally accept and begin to use a policy.
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accept, embrace, foster, implement, take on
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abandon, reject, refuse
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adopt a child, adopt a policy, adopt a method, adopt a strategy
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#10323
🧑‍🎓
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adolescent
/ˌædəˈlɛsənt/
noun/adjective
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A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
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Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

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teenager, youth, minor, juvenile
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adult, mature
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adolescent behavior, adolescent years, adolescent development, adolescent health
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#10324
🎟️
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admission
/ədˈmɪʃən/
noun
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The process or fact of being allowed to enter a place or join an organization.
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The admission fee to the museum is five dollars.

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free admission

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Entry without cost.
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entry, access, acceptance, enrollment
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exclusion, denial, rejection
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admission fee, admission test, admission process, admission ticket
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#10325
😍
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admire
/ədˈmaɪər/
verb
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admired
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admired
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admires
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admiring
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To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
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I really admire her dedication to education.

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admire from afar

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To respect or like someone without approaching them directly.
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respect, appreciate, praise, value, esteem
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despise, dislike, scorn
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admire greatly, admire deeply, admire the beauty, admire courage
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#10326
🏛️
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administration
/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
noun
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The management or organization of a business, institution, or government.
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The new administration introduced several reforms.

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public administration

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The management of government affairs and policies.
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management, governance, supervision, leadership, control
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mismanagement, neglect, chaos
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school administration, government administration, business administration, administration office
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#10327
🔧
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adjustment
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
noun
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a small change made to improve something or make it work better
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The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.

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make an adjustment

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to change something slightly to improve it
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modification, alteration, correction, change
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rigidity, stagnation
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adjustment to, minor adjustment, adjustment period, policy adjustment
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#10328
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adjust
/əˈdʒʌst/
verb
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adjusted
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adjusted
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adjusts
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adjusting
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to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
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She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

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adjust to

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to get used to a new situation
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modify, alter, adapt, regulate
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disturb, disarrange, upset
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adjust settings, adjust position, adjust speed, adjust focus
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#10329
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additional
/əˈdɪʃənəl/
adjective
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added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
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The teacher gave the students additional homework.

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additional cost

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extra expense beyond the basic cost
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extra, further, supplementary, added
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basic, minimal, primary
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additional information, additional charge, additional support, additional effort
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#10330
🌍
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abroad
/əˈbrɔːd/
adverb
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In or to a foreign country or countries.
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She studied abroad for two years in Germany.

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go abroad

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To travel to another country.
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overseas, internationally, foreign, away
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domestic, local
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study abroad, travel abroad, live abroad, go abroad
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#10331
📢
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ad
/æd/
noun
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a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
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The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

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run an ad

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to publish or broadcast an advertisement
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advertisement, commercial, announcement, promotion, notice
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silence, concealment
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TV ad, online ad, newspaper ad, place an ad, run an ad
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#10332
🔎
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actually
/ˈæktʃuəli/
adverb
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used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
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She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.

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actually speaking

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used to emphasize the truth when expressing an opinion
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really, indeed, truly, genuinely
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supposedly, allegedly
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actually true, actually happen, actually mean, actually exist
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#10333
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actual
/ˈæktʃuəl/
adjective
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real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
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The actual cost was higher than expected.

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in actual fact

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used to emphasize that something is really true
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real, genuine, factual, true, authentic
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fake, false, imaginary
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actual cost, actual reason, actual situation, actual fact
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#10334
🌟
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actress
/ˈæktrəs/
noun
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a female performer in plays, movies, or television
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The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.

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famous actress

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a well-known female performer
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performer, artist, star, entertainer
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audience, spectator
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film actress, stage actress, award-winning actress, leading actress
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#10335
🎭
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actor
/ˈæktər/
noun
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a person who performs in plays, movies, or television
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The actor received an award for his performance.

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leading actor

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the main performer in a play or movie
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performer, artist, star, entertainer
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audience, spectator
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famous actor, stage actor, Hollywood actor, professional actor
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#10336
🏃
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activity
/ækˈtɪvɪti/
noun
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something that people do for enjoyment, work, or a particular purpose
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The children were engaged in outdoor activity.

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burst of activity

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a sudden period of intense action or effort
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action, task, pursuit, exercise, operation
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inactivity, rest, idleness
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outdoor activity, group activity, economic activity, physical activity
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#10337
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activist
/ˈæktɪvɪst/
noun
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A person who works to bring about social or political change.
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The activist organized a protest against pollution.

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campaigner, advocate, reformer, protester
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opponent, bystander
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political activist, social activist, human rights activist, student activist
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#10338
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action
/ˈækʃən/
noun
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The process of doing something, typically to achieve a goal.
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The government took immediate action to control inflation.

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take action

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to do something to achieve an effect
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deed, operation, measure, step, effort
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inaction, rest
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take action, legal action, direct action, military action
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#10339
🎭
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act
/ækt/
verb/noun
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acted
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acted
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acts
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acting
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To do something; to take action; also a law passed by a government.
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She decided to act quickly in the emergency.

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act of kindness

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a good or helpful action
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perform, do, operate, behave, enact
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neglect, ignore
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act quickly, act responsibly, criminal act, act of kindness
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#10340
➡️
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across
/əˈkrɒs/
preposition/adverb
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From one side to the other side of something.
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He ran across the street to catch the bus.

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across the board

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affecting everyone or everything equally
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over, through, beyond, opposite
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along, within
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run across, go across, look across, spread across
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#10341
🏆
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achievement
/əˈtʃiːvmənt/
noun
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Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
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Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.

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a sense of achievement

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a feeling of pride in accomplishing something
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accomplishment, success, triumph, attainment, feat
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failure, defeat
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great achievement, outstanding achievement, sense of achievement, academic achievement
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#10342
📑
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according
/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
preposition/adverb
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As stated by or in agreement with.
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According to the report, sales increased last quarter.

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according to plan

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Happening as it was intended or arranged.
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as stated, as reported, in line with, consistent with
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contrary to, against
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according to law, according to rules, according to tradition
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#10343
🚑
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accident
/ˈæksɪdənt/
noun
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An unexpected and unplanned event, often resulting in damage or injury.
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He was injured in a car accident last night.

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by accident

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Something done unintentionally.
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mishap, crash, disaster, incident
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intention, plan
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car accident, road accident, fatal accident, happen by accident
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#10344
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absolutely
/ˈæbsəluːtli/
adverb
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Completely; without qualification or restriction.
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I absolutely agree with your decision.

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absolutely not

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A strong way of saying no.
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completely, totally, entirely, fully
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partially, somewhat
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absolutely sure, absolutely necessary, absolutely amazing
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