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Emoji	Word	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#1 🚓 ••••••	patrol /pəˈtroʊl/ verb ••••••	patrolled ••••••	patrolled ••••••	patrols ••••••	patrolling ••••••	to move around an area to watch or guard it ••••••	The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety. ••••••	on patrol ••••••	engaged in patrolling duties ••••••	guard, watch, monitor, inspect, survey ••••••	ignore, neglect, overlook ••••••	police patrol, border patrol, night patrol, patrol car ••••••
#1 📍 ••••••	pin /pɪn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together ••••••	She used a pin to attach the note to the board. ••••••	pin something down ••••••	to clearly identify or define something ••••••	needle, tack, clip, fastener ••••••	loosen, detach ••••••	safety pin, hair pin, pin board, pin code ••••••
#1 🛏️ ••••••	pillow /ˈpɪloʊ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a soft cushion filled with material used to support the head while sleeping or resting ••••••	She placed her head on the soft pillow and fell asleep quickly. ••••••	rest your head on a pillow ••••••	to relax or prepare for sleep ••••••	cushion, bolster, pad, headrest, support ••••••	hard surface, floor ••••••	soft pillow, pillow cover, pillow fight, pillow case ••••••
#1 💊 ••••••	pill /pɪl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed ••••••	He took a pill to relieve his headache. ••••••	a bitter pill to swallow ••••••	something unpleasant that is difficult to accept ••••••	tablet, capsule, drug, medicine ••••••	injection, syrup ••••••	take a pill, swallow a pill, sleeping pill, pain pill ••••••
#1 🐷 ••••••	pig /pɪɡ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a farm animal with a snout used for digging and a curly tail; kept for meat such as pork or bacon ••••••	The pig rolled happily in the mud. ••••••	when pigs fly ••••••	something that will never happen ••••••	hog, swine, boar, piglet ••••••	human, angel ••••••	pig farm, pig meat, pig pen, pig feed ••••••
#1 🚚 ••••••	pickup /ˈpɪkʌp/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something ••••••	The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods. ••••••	pickup line ••••••	a phrase used to start a conversation with someone you are attracted to ••••••	collection, truck, improvement, gathering ••••••	drop-off, decline ••••••	pickup truck, pickup service, pickup point, pickup line ••••••
#1 📸 ••••••	photography /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the art or practice of taking and processing photographs ••••••	She studied photography in college. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	photo art, imaging, picture taking, camera work ••••••	painting, drawing ••••••	digital photography, landscape photography, photography studio, wedding photography ••••••
#1 🏺 ••••••	Persian /ˈpɜːʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi) ••••••	The Persian language has a rich literary history. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Iranian, Farsi, Indo-Iranian, Middle Eastern ••••••	non-Iranian, foreign ••••••	Persian cat, Persian culture, Persian literature, Persian Gulf ••••••
#1 🎤 ••••••	performer /pərˈfɔːrmər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music ••••••	The performer received a standing ovation for her song. ••••••	star performer ••••••	a person who performs exceptionally well in a field ••••••	artist, entertainer, actor, singer, musician ••••••	spectator, audience, viewer ••••••	stage performer, live performer, great performer, talented performer ••••••
#1 👁️ ••••••	perceived /pərˈsiːvd/ verb ••••••	perceived ••••••	perceived ••••••	perceives ••••••	perceiving ••••••	to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret ••••••	She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice. ••••••	perceived value ••••••	the worth that a product or service has in the mind of a consumer ••••••	notice, sense, detect, recognize, observe ••••••	ignore, overlook, miss ••••••	perceived threat, perceived risk, perceived difference, perceived value ••••••
#1 ✏️ ••••••	pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core ••••••	He drew a picture with a pencil. ••••••	pencil in ••••••	to make a tentative plan or appointment ••••••	writing tool, crayon, stylus, marker ••••••	pen, ink, marker pen ••••••	sharpen a pencil, pencil drawing, pencil sketch, pencil case ••••••
#1 🍊 ••••••	peel /piːl/ verb ••••••	peeled ••••••	peeled ••••••	peels ••••••	peeling ••••••	to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable ••••••	She peeled the mango before eating it. ••••••	peel off ••••••	to remove a layer of something ••••••	strip, skin, pare, uncover, flay ••••••	cover, wrap, coat ••••••	peel an apple, peel the skin, peel off paint, orange peel ••••••
#1 🌾 ••••••	peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation ••••••	The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk. ••••••	peasant life ••••••	a simple and hardworking rural lifestyle ••••••	farmer, rustic, villager, laborer, cultivator ••••••	landlord, noble, aristocrat ••••••	poor peasant, peasant farmer, peasant family, peasant life ••••••
#1 🥜 ••••••	peanut /ˈpiːnʌt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a small seed with a thin shell, eaten as a snack or used to make oil and butter ••••••	He loves eating roasted peanuts during the evening. ••••••	peanut gallery ••••••	a group of critics offering unhelpful comments ••••••	groundnut, nut, legume, snack ••••••	almond, walnut, cashew ••••••	peanut butter, roasted peanut, peanut oil, peanut allergy ••••••
#1 💰 ••••••	patron /ˈpeɪtrən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause ••••••	The library is supported by generous patrons. ••••••	patron saint ••••••	a saint regarded as a special protector of a person or place ••••••	supporter, sponsor, benefactor, backer, donor ••••••	opponent, detractor, enemy ••••••	regular patron, loyal patron, art patron, patron of the arts ••••••
#1 🚶‍♂️ ••••••	outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community ••••••	As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school. ••••••	feel like an outsider ••••••	to feel excluded or not part of a group ••••••	stranger, newcomer, foreigner, alien, nonmember ••••••	insider, member ••••••	social outsider, political outsider, complete outsider, feel like an outsider ••••••
#1 🤚 ••••••	pat /pæt/ verb ••••••	patted ••••••	patted ••••••	pats ••••••	patting ••••••	to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval ••••••	She gently patted the dog on its head. ••••••	pat on the back ••••••	praise or approval for someone's achievement ••••••	tap, stroke, caress, touch ••••••	hit, slap, strike ••••••	pat on the back, pat dry, pat gently, pat down ••••••
#1 ⛪ ••••••	pastor /ˈpæstər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation ••••••	The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	minister, priest, clergyman, reverend, preacher ••••••	layman, atheist, follower ••••••	pastor of the church, senior pastor, youth pastor, church pastor ••••••
#1 🍝 ••••••	pasta /ˈpæstə/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets ••••••	We had creamy pasta for dinner last night. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	spaghetti, noodles, macaroni, linguine ••••••	rice, bread ••••••	pasta sauce, pasta dish, creamy pasta, pasta recipe ••••••
#1 ⏳ ••••••	passing /ˈpæsɪŋ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life ••••••	The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation. ••••••	in passing ••••••	mentioned casually or briefly ••••••	departure, death, transition, movement ••••••	arrival, birth ••••••	passing away, passing time, passing phase, passing car ••••••
#1 ⚛️ ••••••	particle /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a very small piece or amount of something ••••••	Dust particles floated in the air near the window. ••••••	a particle of truth ••••••	a very small amount of truth ••••••	speck, grain, bit, fragment, atom ••••••	whole, entirety ••••••	dust particle, subatomic particle, tiny particle, particle physics ••••••
#1 🧩 ••••••	partially /ˈpɑːrʃəli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	to some extent but not completely ••••••	The project was partially completed before the deadline. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	partly, somewhat, incompletely, half, moderately ••••••	completely, fully, entirely ••••••	partially completed, partially correct, partially true, partially funded ••••••
#1 👨‍👩‍👧 ••••••	parental /pəˈrɛntəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father ••••••	Parental guidance is important for a child's development. ••••••	parental control ••••••	a feature that allows parents to restrict what their children can access ••••••	maternal, paternal, caregiving, protective, nurturing ••••••	childish, immature ••••••	parental guidance, parental love, parental control, parental support ••••••
#1 🎉 ••••••	parade /pəˈreɪd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event ••••••	Thousands of people attended the Independence Day parade. ••••••	rain on someone's parade ••••••	to spoil someone's plans or celebration ••••••	procession, march, pageant, celebration, rally ••••••	disorder, chaos ••••••	military parade, victory parade, street parade, festive parade ••••••
#1 🏰 ••••••	palace /ˈpælɪs/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler ••••••	The royal family lives in a magnificent palace. ••••••	a palace fit for a king ••••••	a place that is luxurious and grand ••••••	castle, mansion, fortress, residence, estate ••••••	hut, cabin, shack ••••••	royal palace, presidential palace, ancient palace, marble palace ••••••
#1 📒 ••••••	pad /pæd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together ••••••	He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad. ••••••	notepad ••••••	a small notebook for writing notes ••••••	cushion, mat, block, notebook, sheet ••••••	hardboard, rough surface ••••••	writing pad, note pad, knee pad, shoulder pad ••••••
#1 🌬️ ••••••	oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for breathing and combustion ••••••	Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis. ••••••	like oxygen ••••••	something essential for survival ••••••	air, element, gas, life-support, breath ••••••	carbon dioxide, pollutant ••••••	oxygen level, oxygen supply, oxygen mask, pure oxygen ••••••
#1 🏠 ••••••	ownership /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the state or fact of owning something; legal right of possession ••••••	He took full ownership of the company after his father retired. ••••••	take ownership ••••••	to accept responsibility for something ••••••	possession, proprietorship, control, custody, tenure ••••••	dispossession, loss, denial ••••••	take ownership, property ownership, joint ownership, full ownership ••••••
#1 🌊 ••••••	overwhelming /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	very great in amount; too powerful or difficult to deal with ••••••	The support from the community was overwhelming after the tragedy. ••••••	overwhelming majority ••••••	a very large majority ••••••	powerful, immense, enormous, intense, vast ••••••	small, minor, weak ••••••	overwhelming support, overwhelming evidence, overwhelming majority, overwhelming feeling ••••••
#1 🌙 ••••••	overnight /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/ adverb, adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	for or during the night; suddenly or in a very short time ••••••	Her small business became famous overnight after a viral video. ••••••	overnight success ••••••	a sudden or unexpected achievement ••••••	suddenly, instantly, immediately, unexpectedly ••••••	gradually, slowly ••••••	overnight stay, overnight delivery, overnight success, overnight change ••••••