Lesson 362
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Lesson 362 - 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
#10825
📦
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distribution
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
noun
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the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
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The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

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delivery, allocation, supply, circulation
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collection, concentration
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distribution system, distribution network, distribution channel, fair distribution
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#10826
🎭
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dramatic
/drəˈmætɪk/
adjective
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sudden and striking; relating to drama or theater
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The play ended with a dramatic twist.

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dramatic change

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a sudden and significant alteration
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theatrical, emotional, intense, striking, sensational
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ordinary, calm, unremarkable
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dramatic effect, dramatic improvement, dramatic increase, dramatic change
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#10827
🛷
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drag
/dræɡ/
verb
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dragged
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dragged
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drags
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dragging
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to pull something along the ground with effort
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He had to drag the heavy box across the floor.

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drag one's feet

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to delay doing something deliberately
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pull, haul, tow, tug
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push, propel
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drag across, drag along, drag into, drag down
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#10828
🥚
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dozen
/ˈdʌzən/
noun
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a group of twelve
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She bought a dozen eggs from the market.

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cheaper by the dozen

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items bought in bulk are often cheaper
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twelve, set, group, batch
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single, one
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a dozen eggs, dozens of people, a dozen times
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#10829
🏙️
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downtown
/ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
noun
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the central part of a city
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They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.

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city center, metropolis, central district, urban area
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suburb, countryside
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downtown area, downtown district, downtown core, downtown business
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#10830
⬇️
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down
/daʊn/
adverb
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from a higher to a lower position
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He walked down the stairs slowly.

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down to earth

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practical and realistic
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below, downward, under, beneath
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up, above, over
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down the road, down the line, down the street
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#10831
2️⃣
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double
/ˈdʌbəl/
verb
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doubled
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doubled
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doubles
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doubling
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to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
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The company hopes to double its profits this year.

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double-edged sword

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something that has both positive and negative effects
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increase, multiply, expand, amplify, boost
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halve, reduce, decrease
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double the amount, double the size, double digits, double check
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#10832
🚪
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door
/dɔːr/
noun
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A movable barrier that allows entry or exit to a building, room, or vehicle.
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He knocked on the door before entering the house.

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when one door closes, another opens

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New opportunities arise when one ends
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gate, entrance, portal, threshold
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wall, barrier
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open the door, close the door, lock the door, knock on the door
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#10833
🏠
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domestic
/dəˈmɛstɪk/
adjective
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Relating to the home or internal affairs of a country.
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She bought domestic products to support local businesses.

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domestic affairs

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Matters within a household or a country
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household, internal, local, home
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foreign, international
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domestic violence, domestic market, domestic products, domestic flights
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#10834
🩺
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doctor
/ˈdɒktər/
noun
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A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
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The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.

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the doctor is in

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The doctor is available to see patients
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physician, medic, surgeon, healer
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patient, layman
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doctor appointment, family doctor, consulting doctor, doctor visit
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#10835
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do
/duː/
verb
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did
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done
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does
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doing
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To perform an action, task, or activity.
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I need to do my homework before dinner.

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do one's best

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To make the greatest possible effort
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perform, act, execute, carry out, accomplish
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neglect, ignore, stop
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do homework, do business, do research, do a favor
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#10836
🧬
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dna
/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/
noun
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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
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Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

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genetic code, genome, chromosomes, heredity
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RNA, protein
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DNA test, DNA sequence, DNA sample, DNA analysis
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#10837
💔
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divorce
/dɪˈvɔːrs/
noun/verb
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divorced
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divorced
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divorces
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divorcing
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the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
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After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

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divorce oneself from

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to separate or distance oneself from something
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separation, annulment, breakup, dissolution
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marriage, union
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get a divorce, file for divorce, divorce settlement, divorce lawyer
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#10838
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division
/dɪˈvɪʒən/
noun
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the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
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The company has a separate division for research and development.

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cause division

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to create disagreement or separation among people
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separation, partition, department, section
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unity, whole, agreement
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division of labor, administrative division, mathematical division, division between
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#10839
🗺️
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district
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/
noun
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a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
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She lives in the northern district of the city.

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region, area, zone, territory
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whole, entirety
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school district, business district, residential district, rural district
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#10840
➡️
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direct
/dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/
verb
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directed
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directed
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directs
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directing
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to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
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She directed the team to complete the project on time.

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direct traffic

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to manage and guide the movement of vehicles
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guide, lead, manage, command, instruct
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mislead, confuse
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direct attention, direct action, direct contact, direct result
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#10841
🔍
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distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
verb
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distinguished
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distinguished
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distinguishes
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distinguishing
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to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
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It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

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distinguish oneself

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to do something that makes one notable or worthy of recognition
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differentiate, discern, identify, separate, recognize
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confuse, mix, combine
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distinguish between, distinguish clearly, distinguish features, distinguish easily
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#10842
📏
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distance
/ˈdɪstəns/
noun
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The amount of space between two points or places.
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The distance between Dhaka and Chittagong is about 250 kilometers.

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keep your distance

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To stay away or avoid close contact.
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gap, space, length, interval, remoteness
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closeness, nearness
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long distance, travel distance, distance learning, safe distance
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#10843
🖥️
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display
/dɪˈspleɪ/
verb
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displayed
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displayed
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displays
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displaying
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To show or exhibit something to be seen.
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The shop displayed its new products in the window.

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on display

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Visible for people to see, usually in a public place.
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show, exhibit, present, demonstrate, reveal
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hide, conceal, cover
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display information, display screen, proudly display, digital display
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#10844
⚠️
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disorder
/dɪsˈɔːrdər/
noun
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A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
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The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

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eating disorder

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A medical condition involving abnormal eating habits.
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confusion, chaos, disturbance, illness, ailment
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order, organization, harmony
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mental disorder, physical disorder, cause disorder, public disorder
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#10845
🍽️
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dish
/dɪʃ/
noun
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A shallow container for serving or preparing food; also a particular kind of food prepared.
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She prepared a delicious pasta dish for dinner.

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dish out

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To distribute or serve something, often food or criticism.
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plate, bowl, meal, course, recipe
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drink, beverage
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main dish, side dish, traditional dish, favorite dish
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#10846
🦠
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disease
/dɪˈziːz/
noun
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An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
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The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.

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heart disease

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A general term for conditions affecting the heart.
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illness, sickness, ailment, disorder, infection
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health, wellness
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infectious disease, chronic disease, disease prevention, disease outbreak
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#10847
💬
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discuss
/dɪˈskʌs/
verb
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discussed
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discussed
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discusses
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discussing
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To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
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We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.

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discuss matters

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to talk about issues or problems
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talk, debate, confer, deliberate, examine
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ignore, avoid
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discuss a plan, discuss issues, discuss openly, discuss further
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#10848
⚖️
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discrimination
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
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Unfair treatment of people based on race, gender, age, or other differences.
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The law prohibits discrimination in the workplace.

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racial discrimination

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unfair treatment based on race
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prejudice, bias, unfairness, inequality
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equality, fairness, justice
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racial discrimination, gender discrimination, fight discrimination, workplace discrimination
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#10849
🔎
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discovery
/dɪˈskʌvəri/
noun
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The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
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The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.

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make a discovery

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to find or learn something new
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finding, invention, detection, revelation
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loss, concealment
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scientific discovery, new discovery, make a discovery, important discovery
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#10850
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disability
/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/
noun
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A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
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The organization supports people living with disability.

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impairment, handicap, condition, incapacity
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ability, health, fitness
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living with disability, disability rights, physical disability, mental disability
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#10851
🪨
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dirt
/dɜːrt/
noun
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Loose soil or unclean matter; anything that makes a surface unclean.
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Her shoes were covered in dirt after walking through the field.

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treat someone like dirt

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to treat someone badly or with no respect
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soil, earth, dust, grime, filth
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cleanliness, purity
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dirt road, covered in dirt, sweep the dirt, dirt cheap
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#10852
🎬
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director
/dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/
noun
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a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
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The director gave final approval for the new movie script.

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board of directors

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a group of people elected to manage a company
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manager, leader, chief, head, supervisor
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employee, subordinate
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film director, company director, executive director, board of directors
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#10853
📢
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directly
/dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/
adverb
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in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
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She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.

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directly involved

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personally connected or participating
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immediately, personally, straightforwardly, openly
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indirectly, vaguely
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directly responsible, directly affected, speak directly, directly proportional
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#10854
🧭
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direction
/dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/
noun
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the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
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He asked for directions to the train station.

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change direction

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to alter the course or plan
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instruction, guidance, route, path, orientation
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confusion, aimlessness
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clear direction, right direction, new direction, opposite direction
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