Lesson 380
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Lesson 380 - 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
#11365
⚙️
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machine
/məˈʃiːn/
noun
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A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
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This washing machine is very efficient.

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well-oiled machine

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something that runs smoothly and efficiently
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device, apparatus, engine, mechanism, equipment
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manual work, handwork
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washing machine, sewing machine, machine learning, machine parts
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#11366
🏭
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manufacturing
/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
noun
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the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
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The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.

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manufacturing hub

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a place where a large amount of manufacturing occurs
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production, fabrication, assembly, creation, making
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consumption, destruction
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manufacturing industry, manufacturing process, manufacturing sector, manufacturing plant
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#11367
🗣️
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manner
/ˈmænər/
noun
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a way in which something is done or happens
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He spoke in a polite manner.

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in a manner of speaking

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in a certain sense or way
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way, style, method, fashion, approach
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disorder, chaos
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polite manner, proper manner, rude manner, in this manner
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#11368
👔
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manager
/ˈmænɪdʒər/
noun
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a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
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The manager approved the new project plan.

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supervisor, director, administrator, boss
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employee, worker
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project manager, team manager, general manager, sales manager
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#11369
📊
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management
/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
noun
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the process of dealing with or controlling things or people
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Good management is crucial for the success of any business.

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administration, organization, control, supervision, direction
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mismanagement, disorder
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business management, project management, time management, management team
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#11370
🛠️
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manage
/ˈmænɪdʒ/
verb
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managed
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managed
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manages
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managing
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to be in charge of or control something
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She manages a small bookstore in town.

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manage to do

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succeed in doing something, especially with difficulty
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control, handle, supervise, oversee, direct
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mismanage, neglect
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manage a team, manage resources, manage time, manage business
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#11371
👨
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man
/mæn/
noun
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an adult human male
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The man helped the child cross the street.

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man's best friend

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a phrase often used to describe dogs, emphasizing their loyalty to humans
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male, gentleman, guy, fellow, bloke
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woman, female
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young man, old man, real man, man of honor
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#11372
👨
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male
/meɪl/
noun/adjective
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a man or boy; relating to men or boys
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The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

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male dominance

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a situation where men hold more power
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man, boy, masculine, gentleman
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female, woman
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male student, male voice, male member, male worker
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#11373
🛠️
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maker
/ˈmeɪkər/
noun
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a person or thing that makes or produces something
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He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.

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decision maker

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a person who has the authority to make decisions
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creator, builder, producer, manufacturer
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destroyer, breaker
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movie maker, money maker, policy maker, tool maker
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#11374
🏆
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major
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
adjective
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important, serious, or significant
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Climate change is a major concern for the world.

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major breakthrough

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an important discovery or development
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significant, important, serious, substantial
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minor, insignificant
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major issue, major role, major problem, major impact
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#11375
🔑
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mainly
/ˈmeɪnli/
adverb
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for the most part; chiefly
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The audience was mainly composed of students.

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chiefly, primarily, largely, mostly
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partly, rarely
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mainly because, mainly due to, mainly concerned with
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#11376
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main
/meɪn/
adjective
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most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
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The main reason for his success is hard work.

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main attraction

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the most important or interesting feature
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chief, primary, principal, central, major
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minor, secondary, trivial
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main reason, main point, main idea, main street
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#11377
📬
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mail
/meɪl/
noun/verb
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mailed
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mailed
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mails
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mailing
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Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
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I received an important letter in the mail.

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snail mail

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traditional postal mail as opposed to email
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post, letter, package, parcel, email
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email (in contrast to snail mail), direct delivery
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send mail, check mail, junk mail, mail service
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#11378
📖
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magazine
/ˈmæɡəziːn/
noun
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A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
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She bought a fashion magazine at the store.

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journal, periodical, publication, digest, paper
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book, novel
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fashion magazine, magazine article, magazine cover, magazine subscription
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#11379
😡
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mad
/mæd/
adjective
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Very angry, insane, or foolish.
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She was mad at her brother for breaking the vase.

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mad as a hatter

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completely crazy
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angry, furious, insane, crazy, irate
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calm, sane
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mad at, go mad, mad idea, mad world
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#11380
📍
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location
/loʊˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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a particular place or position
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This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.

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on location

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filming at the actual site instead of a studio
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place, site, spot, area, venue
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displacement, absence
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prime location, shooting location, remote location, exact location
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#11381
🫁
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lung
/lʌŋ/
noun
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Either of the two organs in the chest that are responsible for breathing and exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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Smoking can seriously damage your lungs.

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burst a lung

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to make a huge effort, usually physically
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respiratory organ, pulmonary organ, chest organ, airway, breathing organ
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heart, liver
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lung cancer, lung disease, lung capacity, lung infection
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#11382
🥪
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lunch
/lʌntʃ/
noun
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a meal eaten in the middle of the day
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We usually have lunch at 1 p.m.

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out to lunch

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not paying attention or unaware of what is happening
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midday meal, brunch, tiffin, repast
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dinner, supper
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have lunch, lunch break, business lunch, packed lunch
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#11383
🍀
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lucky
/ˈlʌki/
adjective
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having good fortune or favorable circumstances
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She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.

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lucky break

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an unexpected opportunity or good fortune
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fortunate, blessed, favored, charmed
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unlucky, unfortunate
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lucky chance, lucky day, lucky number, lucky star
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#11384
🍀
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luck
/lʌk/
noun
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success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s actions
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He had the luck to find a good job quickly.

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good luck

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a wish for success or fortune
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fortune, chance, fate, destiny
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misfortune, bad luck
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good luck, bad luck, stroke of luck, bring luck
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#11385
⬇️
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lower
/ˈloʊər/
verb
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lowered
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lowered
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lowers
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lowering
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to move something to a lower position or to reduce
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The company decided to lower the prices.

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lower the bar

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to reduce standards or expectations
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reduce, decrease, drop, lessen
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raise, increase, elevate
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lower prices, lower costs, lower level, lower voice
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#11386
❤️
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lover
/ˈlʌvər/
noun
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a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
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She met her lover at the café every evening.

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star-crossed lovers

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two people in love whose relationship is doomed or faces difficulties
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partner, beloved, admirer, sweetheart, companion
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enemy, foe
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secret lover, true lover, old lover, lover boy
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#11387
🌸
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lovely
/ˈlʌvli/
adjective
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Delightful or very pleasing; beautiful.
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It was a lovely evening by the beach.

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lovely day

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an especially pleasant or enjoyable day
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beautiful, charming, delightful, pleasant, adorable
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ugly, unpleasant, hideous
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lovely evening, lovely person, lovely smile, lovely place
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#11388
🔊
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loud
/laʊd/
adjective/adverb
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Producing or capable of producing much noise.
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The music was too loud to concentrate.

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loud and clear

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understood perfectly without any doubt
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noisy, boisterous, deafening, clamorous
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quiet, silent, soft
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speak loud, loud noise, loud voice, loud music
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#11389
🔢
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lots
/lɒts/
pronoun/noun
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A large number or amount of something.
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She has lots of friends in the city.

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lots of luck

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wishing someone good fortune
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many, plenty, loads, abundance
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few, little, scarcity
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lots of money, lots of people, lots of time, lots of friends
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#11390
🧭
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lost
/lɒst/
verb/adjective
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lost
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lost
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loses
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losing
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Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
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He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

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lost cause

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a hopeless situation with no chance of success
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gone, misplaced, vanished, defeated
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found, recovered, won
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get lost, lost keys, lost opportunity, feel lost
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#11391
📉
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loss
/lɒs/
noun
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The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
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The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.

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at a loss

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to be puzzled or uncertain about what to do
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damage, defeat, failure, decline, misfortune
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gain, profit, success
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suffer a loss, financial loss, at a loss, loss of life
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#11392
😞
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lose
/luːz/
verb
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lost
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lost
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loses
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losing
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to fail to keep, maintain, or win something
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She doesn’t want to lose her phone again.

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lose track

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to fail to keep informed or aware of something
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misplace, drop, forfeit, miss
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find, win, gain
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lose weight, lose a game, lose hope, lose control
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#11393
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long-term
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/
adjective
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lasting, relating to, or extending over a long period of time
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Investing in education is a long-term benefit for society.

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lasting, enduring, sustained, prolonged
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short-term, temporary
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long-term investment, long-term plan, long-term relationship, long-term impact
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#11394
🔒
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lock
/lɒk/
verb, noun
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locked
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locked
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locks
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locking
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to fasten something securely with a key or device; a fastening device
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Please lock the door when you leave.

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lock horns

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to become involved in conflict or argument
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secure, fasten, latch, seal
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unlock, open
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lock the door, lock the gate, locked room, lock securely
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