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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 🍌 ••••••	banana /bəˈnænə/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh inside ••••••	She ate a ripe banana for breakfast. ••••••	go bananas ••••••	to become very excited or angry ••••••	fruit, plantain, yellow fruit, tropical fruit ••••••	none ••••••	ripe banana, banana peel, banana tree, banana flavor ••••••
#1 🤝 ••••••	behalf /bɪˈhɑːf/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone ••••••	She accepted the award on behalf of her team. ••••••	on someone's behalf ••••••	as a representative of someone else ••••••	interest, support, representation, favor ••••••	against, opposition ••••••	on behalf of, in behalf of, behalf letter, behalf request ••••••
#1 🥩 ••••••	beef /biːf/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food; also a complaint or dispute ••••••	He ordered a plate of grilled beef for dinner. ••••••	have a beef with someone ••••••	to have a complaint or dispute with someone ••••••	meat, steak, flesh, complaint, dispute ••••••	poultry, peace, harmony ••••••	beef steak, roast beef, beef burger, beef curry ••••••
#1 🐝 ••••••	bee /biː/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a flying insect that collects nectar and produces honey ••••••	A bee landed on the flower to collect nectar. ••••••	busy as a bee ••••••	very active and hardworking ••••••	insect, honeybee, bumblebee, worker bee ••••••	drone, idler ••••••	honey bee, queen bee, bee sting, swarm of bees ••••••
#1 🐅 ••••••	beast /biːst/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or brutal person ••••••	The lion is known as the king of beasts. ••••••	beauty and the beast ••••••	used to describe two very different people or things, one beautiful and one ugly or fierce ••••••	animal, brute, monster, creature, savage ••••••	human, angel ••••••	wild beast, ferocious beast, king of beasts, mythical beast ••••••
#1 🧔 ••••••	beard /bɪəd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face ••••••	He decided to grow a beard during his vacation. ••••••	beard the lion in his den ••••••	to confront someone powerful or dangerous in their own territory ••••••	facial hair, whiskers, goatee, stubble ••••••	clean-shaven, bare face ••••••	long beard, thick beard, grow a beard, trim beard ••••••
#1 🔆 ••••••	beam /biːm/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight ••••••	A beam of sunlight entered through the window. ••••••	beam with joy ••••••	to smile broadly because of happiness ••••••	ray, shaft, gleam, light, support ••••••	shadow, gloom ••••••	sunlight beam, laser beam, beam of light, wooden beam ••••••
#1 🌊 ••••••	bay /beɪ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward ••••••	The ship anchored safely in the bay. ••••••	keep at bay ••••••	to prevent something or someone from approaching or having an effect ••••••	inlet, gulf, cove, harbor, lagoon ••••••	mountain, hill ••••••	sandy bay, beautiful bay, fishing bay, bay area ••••••
#1 🛁 ••••••	bath /bɑːθ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an act of washing the body in water; or the container used for this purpose ••••••	She took a long bath after work. ••••••	throw the baby out with the bathwater ••••••	to lose something valuable while trying to get rid of something unwanted ••••••	wash, soak, shower, cleaning ••••••	dirt, filth ••••••	take a bath, hot bath, bubble bath, bath tub ••••••
#1 🏏 ••••••	bat /bæt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a wooden or metal club used to hit a ball in sports like baseball or cricket ••••••	He swung the bat and hit the ball hard. ••••••	right off the bat ••••••	immediately; without delay ••••••	club, stick, racket, paddle ••••••	none, null ••••••	cricket bat, baseball bat, swing the bat, bat and ball ••••••
#1 🏠 ••••••	basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the lowest floor of a building, usually partly or completely below ground ••••••	The laundry room is in the basement. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	cellar, lower level, underground floor, subfloor ••••••	attic, rooftop, upper floor ••••••	basement room, basement apartment, dark basement, basement storage ••••••
#1 🐄 ••••••	barn /bɑːn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals ••••••	The farmer keeps his cows in the barn. ••••••	lock the barn door after the horse is stolen ••••••	to take precautions after the damage has already been done ••••••	shed, stable, storehouse, granary, cowshed ••••••	open field, pasture ••••••	barn door, old barn, red barn, barn animals ••••••
#1 🌿 ••••••	bare /beər/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	not covered by any clothing or decoration; simple and without addition ••••••	He walked on the beach with bare feet. ••••••	bare essentials ••••••	only the most necessary items or facts ••••••	naked, uncovered, exposed, plain, simple ••••••	covered, clothed, decorated ••••••	bare hands, bare feet, bare minimum, bare skin ••••••
#1 🏦 ••••••	banking /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the business or services provided by a bank ••••••	Online banking has made financial transactions easier. ••••••	banking on something ••••••	to depend or rely on something ••••••	finance, investment, money management, lending ••••••	spending, borrowing ••••••	online banking, retail banking, mobile banking, digital banking ••••••
#1 💼 ••••••	banker /ˈbæŋkər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person who works in or manages a bank ••••••	The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	financier, investor, lender, executive, manager ••••••	borrower, debtor ••••••	senior banker, investment banker, central banker, private banker ••••••
#1 🔭 ••••••	astronomer /əˈstrɒnəmər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe ••••••	The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	stargazer, astrophysicist, scientist, observer ••••••	non-scientist, layperson ••••••	professional astronomer, amateur astronomer, famous astronomer ••••••
#1 ⚖️ ••••••	balanced /ˈbælənst/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged ••••••	A balanced diet is essential for good health. ••••••	keep a balanced view ••••••	to remain fair and objective ••••••	stable, fair, steady, impartial, well-proportioned ••••••	biased, uneven, unstable ••••••	balanced diet, balanced approach, balanced view, balanced lifestyle ••••••
#1 🏡 ••••••	backyard /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening ••••••	The children played football in the backyard. ••••••	in your own backyard ••••••	something happening close to your home or in your own area ••••••	garden, yard, lawn, courtyard, patio ••••••	front yard, street ••••••	large backyard, clean backyard, backyard garden, backyard barbecue ••••••
#1 😳 ••••••	awake /əˈweɪk/ verb/adjective ••••••	awoke ••••••	awoken ••••••	awakes ••••••	awaking ••••••	to stop sleeping; not asleep ••••••	She was still awake when I got home. ••••••	stay awake ••••••	to remain not sleeping ••••••	wake, arouse, rouse, alert ••••••	sleep, doze, slumber ••••••	stay awake, keep awake, fully awake, remain awake ••••••
#1 ⏳ ••••••	await /əˈweɪt/ verb ••••••	awaited ••••••	awaited ••••••	awaits ••••••	awaiting ••••••	to wait for something or someone ••••••	We eagerly await your response. ••••••	await trial ••••••	to be waiting for a court judgment ••••••	expect, wait for, anticipate, look forward to ••••••	ignore, neglect ••••••	await approval, await decision, eagerly await, await response ••••••
#1 🟢 ••••••	availability /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the state of being able to be used or obtained ••••••	The availability of clean water is crucial for health. ••••••	subject to availability ••••••	only if something is in stock or accessible ••••••	accessibility, readiness, presence, supply, presence ••••••	scarcity, absence, shortage ••••••	check availability, ensure availability, product availability, room availability ••••••
#1 🚗 ••••••	automobile /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels ••••••	He bought a new automobile last week. ••••••	automobile industry ••••••	the business related to car manufacturing and sales ••••••	car, vehicle, motorcar, ride, wheels ••••••	bicycle, airplane ••••••	automobile industry, automobile company, automobile repair, automobile engine ••••••
#1 ⚙️ ••••••	automatically /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	without human control or intervention; done by itself ••••••	The door closes automatically after you enter. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	instinctively, mechanically, involuntarily, spontaneously, unconsciously ••••••	manually, deliberately ••••••	open automatically, shut automatically, update automatically, restart automatically ••••••
#1 ⚙️ ••••••	automatic /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	working by itself without direct human control ••••••	This car has an automatic transmission. ••••••	automatic response ••••••	an instinctive or unthinking reaction ••••••	mechanical, self-operating, programmed, robotic ••••••	manual, controlled, deliberate ••••••	automatic door, automatic system, automatic response, automatic payment ••••••
#1 ✅ ••••••	authorize /ˈɔːθəraɪz/ verb ••••••	authorized ••••••	authorized ••••••	authorizes ••••••	authorizing ••••••	to give official permission or approval for something ••••••	The manager authorized the refund after reviewing the complaint. ••••••	authorize payment ••••••	to officially approve a transaction or payment ••••••	approve, permit, sanction, empower, allow ••••••	forbid, deny, reject ••••••	authorize access, authorize payment, authorize transaction, authorize use ••••••
#1 👩‍🦳 ••••••	aunt /ænt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle ••••••	My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	relative, family member, guardian ••••••	uncle, stranger ••••••	dear aunt, loving aunt, aunt and uncle, aunt’s house ••••••
#1 🔨 ••••••	auction /ˈɔːkʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder ••••••	The painting was sold at an auction for a record price. ••••••	go under the hammer ••••••	to be sold at an auction ••••••	bidding, sale, offering, trade ••••••	purchase, buyback ••••••	public auction, online auction, art auction, charity auction ••••••
#1 🎡 ••••••	attraction /əˈtrækʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	something that draws attention, interest, or enjoyment ••••••	The Eiffel Tower is a major tourist attraction in Paris. ••••••	law of attraction ••••••	the belief that positive or negative thoughts bring corresponding experiences into a person's life ••••••	charm, appeal, magnetism, allure, fascination ••••••	repulsion, aversion, dislike ••••••	main attraction, tourist attraction, strong attraction, physical attraction ••••••
#1 📝 ••••••	attendance /əˈtɛndəns/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the act of being present at a place or event ••••••	The teacher checked the students’ attendance every morning. ••••••	perfect attendance ••••••	when someone has been present every time without absence ••••••	presence, participation, turnout, appearance ••••••	absence, nonattendance ••••••	take attendance, mark attendance, good attendance, poor attendance ••••••
#1 🏔️ ••••••	atop /əˈtɒp/ preposition ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	on the top of something ••••••	A flag was placed atop the tower. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	on, above, upon, over ••••••	beneath, below, under ••••••	stand atop, sit atop, rest atop ••••••