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great
adjective
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
very
good
,
enjoyable
,
or
pleasing
β’
The
movie
was
great
and
everyone
applauded
at
the
end
.
The
movie
was
great
and
everyone
applauded
at
the
end
.
β’
Thanks
for
helping
;
you
did
a
great
job
.
Thanks
for
helping
;
you
did
a
great
job
.
Old
English
grΔat
β
big
,
thick
,
coarse
,β
related
to
grow
,
originally
describing
size
before
later
senses
of
excellence
and
importance
developed
.
adjective
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
large
in
size
,
amount
,
or
degree
β’
A
great
wall
of
clouds
rolled
in
from
the
sea
.
A
great
wall
of
clouds
rolled
in
from
the
sea
.
β’
The
company
made
a
great
profit
last
year
.
The
company
made
a
great
profit
last
year
.
adjective
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
important
,
famous
,
or
distinguished
in
ability
β’
Albert
Einstein
is
considered
a
great
scientist
.
Albert
Einstein
is
considered
a
great
scientist
.
β’
The
museum
hosts
paintings
by
the
great
masters
.
The
museum
hosts
paintings
by
the
great
masters
.
adverb
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
very
well
;
excellently
β’
The
engine
runs
great
after
the
tune-up
.
The
engine
runs
great
after
the
tune-up
.
β’
You
β
re
doing
great
on
your
bike
without
training
wheels
.
You
β
re
doing
great
on
your
bike
without
training
wheels
.
interjection
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
used
to
express
pleasure
,
approval
,
or
sometimes
sarcasm
β’
β
We
won
the
match
!β β β
Great
!β
β
We
won
the
match
!β β β
Great
!β
β’
The
concert
is
sold
out
.
Great
,
now
what
do
we
do
?
The
concert
is
sold
out
.
Great
,
now
what
do
we
do
?
noun
-
great
,
greater
,
greatest
a
person
who
is
very
famous
or
especially
skilled
in
a
particular
field
β’
Young
musicians
study
the
works
of
the
jazz
greats
.
Young
musicians
study
the
works
of
the
jazz
greats
.
β’
A
hall
of
fame
honors
sporting
greats
of
the
past
.
A
hall
of
fame
honors
sporting
greats
of
the
past
.
create
verb
-
create
,
creating
,
creates
,
created
to
make
something
new
that
did
not
exist
before
,
especially
by
using
imagination
,
skill
,
or
effort
.
β’
The
young
woman
used
recycled
paper
to
create
colorful
greeting
cards
.
The
young
woman
used
recycled
paper
to
create
colorful
greeting
cards
.
β’
A
team
of
engineers
worked
late
to
create
a
safer
battery
for
electric
cars
.
A
team
of
engineers
worked
late
to
create
a
safer
battery
for
electric
cars
.
verb
-
create
,
creating
,
creates
,
created
to
cause
a
particular
situation
,
feeling
,
or
problem
to
exist
.
β’
The
sudden
thunderstorm
created
chaos
on
the
beach
as
people
ran
for
shelter
.
The
sudden
thunderstorm
created
chaos
on
the
beach
as
people
ran
for
shelter
.
β’
Her
surprise
announcement
created
excitement
among
the
students
.
Her
surprise
announcement
created
excitement
among
the
students
.
death
noun
the
moment
when
a
person
or
animal
stops
living
β’
The
villagers
lit
candles
to
mourn
the
king's
death
.
The
villagers
lit
candles
to
mourn
the
king's
death
.
β’
After
the
crash
,
the
paramedic
confirmed
the
driver's
death
at
the
scene
.
After
the
crash
,
the
paramedic
confirmed
the
driver's
death
at
the
scene
.
Old
English
β
dΔaΓΎ
β,
related
to
German
β
Tod
β
and
Dutch
β
dood
β,
from
Proto-Germanic
*dauthuz
.
noun
the
permanent
state
of
not
being
alive
β’
Many
cultures
believe
that
death
is
a
gateway
to
another
world
.
Many
cultures
believe
that
death
is
a
gateway
to
another
world
.
β’
He
feared
death
more
than
anything
else
.
He
feared
death
more
than
anything
else
.
noun
something
that
causes
a
person
to
die
β’
Smoking
was
the
death
of
his
athletic
career
.
Smoking
was
the
death
of
his
athletic
career
.
β’
That
icy
road
could
be
your
death
if
you
drive
too
fast
.
That
icy
road
could
be
your
death
if
you
drive
too
fast
.
Death
noun
-
Death
the
personified
figure
that
represents
death
,
often
shown
as
a
cloaked
skeleton
carrying
a
scythe
β’
In
the
tale
,
Death
appeared
at
midnight
to
claim
the
king
.
In
the
tale
,
Death
appeared
at
midnight
to
claim
the
king
.
β’
The
knight
challenged
Death
to
a
game
of
chess
.
The
knight
challenged
Death
to
a
game
of
chess
.
From
medieval
European
folklore
,
merging
Christian
ideas
of
the
apocalypse
with
earlier
personifications
of
mortality
.
eat
verb
-
eat
,
eating
,
eats
,
ate
,
eaten
to
put
food
in
your
mouth
,
chew
it
,
and
swallow
it
;
to
have
a
meal
β’
Babies
learn
to
eat
solid
food
around
six
months
.
Babies
learn
to
eat
solid
food
around
six
months
.
β’
Please
eat
your
vegetables
before
dessert
.
Please
eat
your
vegetables
before
dessert
.
Old
English
etan
,
from
Proto-Germanic
*etanΔ
,
related
to
German
essen
and
Dutch
eten
.
verb
-
eat
,
eating
,
eats
,
ate
,
eaten
to
use
up
or
consume
something
such
as
time
,
money
,
or
resources
β’
The
new
software
eats up
a
lot
of
memory
.
The
new
software
eats up
a
lot
of
memory
.
β’
Repairs
are
eating into
our
savings
.
Repairs
are
eating into
our
savings
.
verb
-
eat
,
eating
,
eats
,
ate
,
eaten
for
a
substance
such
as
rust
,
acid
,
or
mold
to
gradually
destroy
or
wear
away
something
solid
β’
Rust
had
eaten
holes
in
the
metal
fence
.
Rust
had
eaten
holes
in
the
metal
fence
.
β’
The
acid
ate through
the
plastic
container
.
The
acid
ate through
the
plastic
container
.
treat
verb
-
treat
,
treating
,
treats
,
treated
to
behave
toward
someone
or
something
in
a
particular
way
β’
Parents
should
treat
their
children
with
patience
and
respect
.
Parents
should
treat
their
children
with
patience
and
respect
.
β’
The
new
manager
promised
to
treat
every
employee
fairly
.
The
new
manager
promised
to
treat
every
employee
fairly
.
From
Middle
English
'tretin'
,
from
Old
French
'traitier'
meaning
'to
handle
,
deal
with'
,
from
Latin
'tractΔre'
β
frequentative
of
'trahere'
(β
to
draw
,
pull
β).
noun
something
special
and
enjoyable
that
you
give
to
yourself
or
someone
else
β’
The
children
got
a
chocolate
treat
after
finishing
their
homework
.
The
children
got
a
chocolate
treat
after
finishing
their
homework
.
β’
A
day
at
the
spa
was
a
rare
treat
for
Karen
.
A
day
at
the
spa
was
a
rare
treat
for
Karen
.
verb
-
treat
,
treating
,
treats
,
treated
to
give
medical
care
in
order
to
try
to
cure
an
illness
or
injury
β’
The
doctor
treated
her
broken
arm
with
a
cast
.
The
doctor
treated
her
broken
arm
with
a
cast
.
β’
Antibiotics
are
used
to
treat
many
bacterial
infections
.
Antibiotics
are
used
to
treat
many
bacterial
infections
.
verb
-
treat
,
treating
,
treats
,
treated
to
pay
for
something
that
will
give
someone
pleasure
,
such
as
a
meal
or
tickets
β’
Let
me
treat
you
to
dinner
tonight
to
celebrate
your
promotion
.
Let
me
treat
you
to
dinner
tonight
to
celebrate
your
promotion
.
β’
Grandpa
treated
all
the
grandchildren
to
ice
cream
at
the
park
.
Grandpa
treated
all
the
grandchildren
to
ice
cream
at
the
park
.
noun
an
act
of
paying
for
someone
else
β
s
food
,
drink
,
or
entertainment
β’
You
bought
lunch
last
time
,
so
today
is
my
treat
.
You
bought
lunch
last
time
,
so
today
is
my
treat
.
β’
Thanks
for
the
movie
ticket
β
it
was
a
nice
treat
.
Thanks
for
the
movie
ticket
β
it
was
a
nice
treat
.
verb
-
treat
,
treating
,
treats
,
treated
to
put
a
substance
or
material
through
a
process
that
changes
or
protects
it
β’
The
factory
treated
the
water
to
remove
harmful
chemicals
.
The
factory
treated
the
water
to
remove
harmful
chemicals
.
β’
Wood
used
outdoors
is
often
pressure-treated
to
resist
rot
.
Wood
used
outdoors
is
often
pressure-treated
to
resist
rot
.
treatment
noun
Medical
care
given
to
cure
or
improve
an
illness
or
injury
.
β’
The
doctor
decided
that
the
best
treatment
was
a
course
of
antibiotics
.
The
doctor
decided
that
the
best
treatment
was
a
course
of
antibiotics
.
β’
After
the
accident
,
he
needed
emergency
treatment
at
the
hospital
.
After
the
accident
,
he
needed
emergency
treatment
at
the
hospital
.
from
treat
+β
-ment
,
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
,
meaning
the
action
of
treating
a
disease
.
noun
The
way
someone
behaves
toward
another
person
or
thing
.
β’
Workers
demanded
equal
treatment
regardless
of
their
background
.
Workers
demanded
equal
treatment
regardless
of
their
background
.
β’
Parents
should
give
fair
treatment
to
all
their
children
.
Parents
should
give
fair
treatment
to
all
their
children
.
sense
extended
from
medical
use
in
the
17th
century
to
mean
handling
of
people
.
noun
A
process
applied
to
a
material
,
substance
,
or
surface
to
change
,
clean
,
or
protect
it
.
β’
The
city
invests
millions
in
water
treatment
to
remove
pollutants
.
The
city
invests
millions
in
water
treatment
to
remove
pollutants
.
β’
Wood
treatment
prevents
decks
from
rotting
in
wet
climates
.
Wood
treatment
prevents
decks
from
rotting
in
wet
climates
.
Industrial
sense
developed
in
the
late
19th
century
as
technology
advanced
.
noun
A
cosmetic
or
beauty
procedure
or
product
intended
to
improve
appearance
or
condition
.
β’
I
booked
a
deep-conditioning
hair
treatment
at
the
salon
.
I
booked
a
deep-conditioning
hair
treatment
at
the
salon
.
β’
The
spa
offers
a
mud-mask
facial
treatment
.
The
spa
offers
a
mud-mask
facial
treatment
.
Beauty
sense
became
common
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
growth
of
consumer
cosmetics
.
beat
verb
-
beat
,
beating
,
beats
,
beaten
to
strike
someone
or
something
repeatedly
or
forcefully
β’
The
chef
beat
the
eggs
quickly
to
make
them
fluffy
.
The
chef
beat
the
eggs
quickly
to
make
them
fluffy
.
β’
Storm
waves
beat
against
the
rocks
all
night
.
Storm
waves
beat
against
the
rocks
all
night
.
verb
-
beat
,
beating
,
beats
,
beaten
to
win
against
someone
or
something
β’
Our
team
finally
beat
the
champions
in
the
final
game
.
Our
team
finally
beat
the
champions
in
the
final
game
.
β’
She
always
beats
me
at
cards
.
She
always
beats
me
at
cards
.
verb
-
beat
,
beating
,
beats
,
beaten
to
make
a
regular
sound
or
movement
,
like
a
heart
or
drum
β’
My
heart
beat
faster
when
I
saw
the
roller
coaster
.
My
heart
beat
faster
when
I
saw
the
roller
coaster
.
β’
Feel
how
steadily
the
drums
beat
in
the
parade
.
Feel
how
steadily
the
drums
beat
in
the
parade
.
noun
-
beat
,
beating
,
beats
,
beaten
a
regular
rhythm
or
pulse
in
music
that
you
can
count
or
dance
to
β’
The
DJ
mixed
a
new
beat
that
made
everyone
dance
.
The
DJ
mixed
a
new
beat
that
made
everyone
dance
.
β’
Clap
to
the
beat
so
we
stay
together
.
Clap
to
the
beat
so
we
stay
together
.
adjective
-
beat
,
beating
,
beats
,
beaten
extremely
tired
;
exhausted
β’
After
the
marathon
,
I
was
completely
beat
.
After
the
marathon
,
I
was
completely
beat
.
β’
You
look
beat
β
sit
down
and
rest
.
You
look
beat
β
sit
down
and
rest
.
noun
-
beat
,
beating
,
beats
,
beaten
the
area
or
route
that
a
police
officer
,
journalist
,
or
similar
worker
regularly
covers
while
working
β’
The
rookie
officer
walked
his
beat
downtown
every
night
.
The
rookie
officer
walked
his
beat
downtown
every
night
.
β’
Politics
is
the
reporter's
main
beat
.
Politics
is
the
reporter's
main
beat
.
seat
noun
something
made
for
one
person
to
sit
on
,
or
the
part
of
a
piece
of
furniture
,
vehicle
,
or
place
where
you
sit
β’
The
bus
driver
asked
the
boy
to
take
a
seat
near
the
front
.
The
bus
driver
asked
the
boy
to
take
a
seat
near
the
front
.
β’
All
the
seats
in
the
movie
theater
were
full
,
so
we
had
to
wait
for
the
next
show
.
All
the
seats
in
the
movie
theater
were
full
,
so
we
had
to
wait
for
the
next
show
.
Old
English
'sæt'
and
'setl'
,
related
to
'sit'
,
meaning
a
place
for
sitting
noun
a
position
as
an
elected
or
appointed
member
of
a
council
,
parliament
,
or
other
official
body
β’
She
won
a
seat
in
the
national
assembly
after
a
close
election
.
She
won
a
seat
in
the
national
assembly
after
a
close
election
.
β’
The
party
lost
many
seats
in
the
recent
local
elections
.
The
party
lost
many
seats
in
the
recent
local
elections
.
Extension
of
the
basic
meaning
of
a
place
to
sit
to
the
figurative
sense
of
an
assigned
official
place
verb
-
seat
,
seating
,
seats
,
seated
to
show
someone
where
to
sit
,
or
to
have
enough
places
for
a
certain
number
of
people
β’
The
usher
politely
seated
the
guests
in
the
front
row
.
The
usher
politely
seated
the
guests
in
the
front
row
.
β’
This
van
seats
eight
passengers
comfortably
.
This
van
seats
eight
passengers
comfortably
.
From
Middle
English
β
seten
β,
causative
of
β
sit
β,
meaning
to
cause
to
sit
noun
-
seat
the
part
of
the
body
you
sit
on
;
your
buttocks
β’
He
slipped
on
the
ice
and
landed
hard
on
his
seat
.
He
slipped
on
the
ice
and
landed
hard
on
his
seat
.
β’
After
hours
in
the
saddle
,
the
cyclist
β
s
seat
was
sore
.
After
hours
in
the
saddle
,
the
cyclist
β
s
seat
was
sore
.
Metaphorical
transfer
from
the
object
you
sit
on
to
the
body
part
that
rests
on
it
noun
the
place
where
the
central
offices
of
a
government
,
organization
,
or
power
are
located
β’
Washington
,
D
.
C
.
is
the
seat
of
the
U
.
S
.
federal
government
.
Washington
,
D
.
C
.
is
the
seat
of
the
U
.
S
.
federal
government
.
β’
For
centuries
,
Kyoto
was
the
imperial
seat
of
Japan
.
For
centuries
,
Kyoto
was
the
imperial
seat
of
Japan
.
From
the
idea
of
a
fixed
place
to
sit
,
extended
to
mean
a
fixed
place
where
authority
resides
threat
noun
a
statement
that
you
will
cause
harm
or
trouble
if
someone
does
not
do
what
you
want
β’
After
receiving
a
threat
on
his
phone
,
Jake
called
the
police
.
After
receiving
a
threat
on
his
phone
,
Jake
called
the
police
.
β’
The
kidnapper
made
a
threat
to
harm
the
hostages
if
the
ransom
wasn
β
t
paid
.
The
kidnapper
made
a
threat
to
harm
the
hostages
if
the
ransom
wasn
β
t
paid
.
noun
the
possibility
that
something
bad
or
harmful
may
happen
β’
The
melting
ice
caps
pose
a
serious
threat
to
coastal
cities
.
The
melting
ice
caps
pose
a
serious
threat
to
coastal
cities
.
β’
Farmers
worry
about
the
constant
threat
of
drought
.
Farmers
worry
about
the
constant
threat
of
drought
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
is
likely
to
cause
harm
or
trouble
β’
With
his
speed
and
skill
,
the
striker
is
a
real
threat
to
any
defense
.
With
his
speed
and
skill
,
the
striker
is
a
real
threat
to
any
defense
.
β’
The
computer
hacker
became
the
biggest
threat
to
the
company
β
s
security
.
The
computer
hacker
became
the
biggest
threat
to
the
company
β
s
security
.
feature
noun
a
part
of
something
that
is
interesting
,
important
,
or
useful
β’
Our
new
phone
has
a
fingerprint
sensor
,
a
useful
feature
for
security
.
Our
new
phone
has
a
fingerprint
sensor
,
a
useful
feature
for
security
.
β’
One
feature
of
the
museum
is
its
huge
glass
roof
that
lets
in
sunlight
.
One
feature
of
the
museum
is
its
huge
glass
roof
that
lets
in
sunlight
.
Middle
English
feauture
β
form
,
appearance
β,
from
Anglo-French
,
from
Latin
factura
β
something
made
β
from
facere
β
to
make
β.
noun
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
a
noticeable
or
important
part
or
quality
of
something
,
especially
a
person
β
s
face
,
a
place
,
or
a
product
β’
The
waterfall
is
the
most
striking
feature
of
the
park
.
The
waterfall
is
the
most
striking
feature
of
the
park
.
β’
Her
dimples
are
a
charming
facial
feature
everyone
notices
.
Her
dimples
are
a
charming
facial
feature
everyone
notices
.
noun
a
part
of
the
face
such
as
the
eyes
,
nose
,
or
mouth
β’
Her
most
striking
feature
is
her
bright
green
eyes
.
Her
most
striking
feature
is
her
bright
green
eyes
.
β’
He
covered
his
facial
features
with
a
scarf
on
the
cold
day
.
He
covered
his
facial
features
with
a
scarf
on
the
cold
day
.
noun
a
newspaper
,
magazine
,
TV
,
or
radio
article
or
program
that
looks
at
a
subject
in
depth
β’
I
read
an
in-depth
feature
on
climate
change
in
the
Sunday
paper
.
I
read
an
in-depth
feature
on
climate
change
in
the
Sunday
paper
.
β’
Tonight's
radio
feature
explores
the
history
of
jazz
.
Tonight's
radio
feature
explores
the
history
of
jazz
.
verb
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
to
include
or
show
something
or
someone
as
an
important
part
β’
The
exhibition
features
interactive
robots
that
dance
with
visitors
.
The
exhibition
features
interactive
robots
that
dance
with
visitors
.
β’
Next
week's
show
will
feature
a
famous
violinist
.
Next
week's
show
will
feature
a
famous
violinist
.
noun
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
a
useful
or
interesting
part
of
a
product
,
service
,
or
piece
of
software
β’
The
new
update
adds
a
dark-mode
feature
to
the
app
.
The
new
update
adds
a
dark-mode
feature
to
the
app
.
β’
Automatic
braking
is
a
safety
feature
in
modern
cars
.
Automatic
braking
is
a
safety
feature
in
modern
cars
.
verb
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
to
include
someone
or
something
as
an
important
part
or
highlight
β’
The
poster
features
the
band
β
s
new
lead
singer
at
the
center
.
The
poster
features
the
band
β
s
new
lead
singer
at
the
center
.
β’
The
museum
is
featuring
an
exhibition
on
ancient
Egypt
this
month
.
The
museum
is
featuring
an
exhibition
on
ancient
Egypt
this
month
.
noun
a
full-length
movie
shown
as
the
main
film
at
a
cinema
β’
We
saw
the
new
Marvel
feature
at
the
cinema
last
night
.
We
saw
the
new
Marvel
feature
at
the
cinema
last
night
.
β’
Before
the
main
feature
,
there
was
a
funny
cartoon
short
.
Before
the
main
feature
,
there
was
a
funny
cartoon
short
.
noun
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
a
special
newspaper
or
magazine
article
,
or
a
radio
or
TV
program
that
gives
detailed
information
about
a
topic
β’
The
Sunday
newspaper
ran
a
six-page
feature
on
climate
change
.
The
Sunday
newspaper
ran
a
six-page
feature
on
climate
change
.
β’
We
listened
to
a
radio
feature
about
space
travel
on
the
drive
home
.
We
listened
to
a
radio
feature
about
space
travel
on
the
drive
home
.
noun
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
a
full-length
film
shown
in
cinemas
,
usually
about
90
minutes
or
longer
β’
We
watched
an
animated
feature
at
the
cinema
last
night
.
We
watched
an
animated
feature
at
the
cinema
last
night
.
β’
The
festival
opens
with
a
new
French
feature
about
friendship
.
The
festival
opens
with
a
new
French
feature
about
friendship
.
heat
noun
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
the
quality
or
condition
of
being
hot
or
warm
β’
The
desert
air
shimmered
with
blistering
heat
.
The
desert
air
shimmered
with
blistering
heat
.
β’
She
felt
the
gentle
heat
from
the
fireplace
on
her
face
.
She
felt
the
gentle
heat
from
the
fireplace
on
her
face
.
Old
English
hΗ£tu
β
hot
condition
β,
from
Proto-Germanic
*haiti-
,
related
to
β
hot
β.
noun
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
warmth
produced
by
a
heater
,
stove
,
or
burner
,
or
the
level
of
such
warmth
used
when
cooking
β’
The
old
house
lost
its
heat
during
the
icy
night
.
The
old
house
lost
its
heat
during
the
icy
night
.
β’
She
set
the
stove
to
low
heat
to
let
the
soup
simmer
.
She
set
the
stove
to
low
heat
to
let
the
soup
simmer
.
verb
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
to
make
something
warm
or
become
warm
β’
Please
heat
the
soup
before
serving
.
Please
heat
the
soup
before
serving
.
β’
The
metal
will
heat
quickly
under
the
torch
.
The
metal
will
heat
quickly
under
the
torch
.
noun
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
strong
intensity
,
energy
,
or
excitement
during
an
activity
or
situation
β’
In
the
heat
of
the
game
,
the
crowd
roared
wildly
.
In
the
heat
of
the
game
,
the
crowd
roared
wildly
.
β’
They
said
things
they
regretted
in
the
heat
of
the
moment
.
They
said
things
they
regretted
in
the
heat
of
the
moment
.
noun
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
blame
,
criticism
,
or
strong
pressure
directed
at
someone
β’
The
coach
took
the
heat
after
the
unexpected
loss
.
The
coach
took
the
heat
after
the
unexpected
loss
.
β’
She
faced
heat
from
neighbors
over
the
noisy
party
.
She
faced
heat
from
neighbors
over
the
noisy
party
.
noun
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
a
single
race
or
match
in
a
series
that
decides
who
moves
on
to
the
final
round
β’
Maria
won
her
heat
and
advanced
to
the
final
.
Maria
won
her
heat
and
advanced
to
the
final
.
β’
There
are
four
heats
before
the
championship
race
.
There
are
four
heats
before
the
championship
race
.
noun
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
(
slang
)
a
gun
or
other
firearm
β’
The
detective
discovered
illegal
heat
hidden
under
the
seat
.
The
detective
discovered
illegal
heat
hidden
under
the
seat
.
β’
Gangsters
in
old
movies
often
carried
heat
.
Gangsters
in
old
movies
often
carried
heat
.
noun
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
a
period
when
a
female
mammal
is
sexually
receptive
and
ready
to
mate
β’
The
farmer
kept
the
buck
away
while
the
goat
was
in
heat
.
The
farmer
kept
the
buck
away
while
the
goat
was
in
heat
.
β’
Cats
often
yowl
loudly
when
they
are
in
heat
.
Cats
often
yowl
loudly
when
they
are
in
heat
.
noun
-
heat
,
heating
,
heats
,
heated
(
slang
)
the
police
or
other
law-enforcement
officers
β’
The
thieves
scattered
when
they
saw
the
heat
coming
.
The
thieves
scattered
when
they
saw
the
heat
coming
.
β’
Keep
your
voice
down
β
the
heat
could
be
listening
.
Keep
your
voice
down
β
the
heat
could
be
listening
.
theater
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
building
or
outdoor
space
with
a
stage
and
seats
where
people
watch
live
plays
,
concerts
,
or
other
performances
β’
Our
class
took
a
trip
to
the
old
brick
theater
downtown
to
watch
a
Shakespeare
play
.
Our
class
took
a
trip
to
the
old
brick
theater
downtown
to
watch
a
Shakespeare
play
.
β’
The
lights
dimmed
as
the
audience
settled
into
their
seats
inside
the
grand
theater
.
The
lights
dimmed
as
the
audience
settled
into
their
seats
inside
the
grand
theater
.
From
Middle
English
teatre
,
via
Old
French
,
from
Latin
theatrum
,
from
Ancient
Greek
theΓ‘tron
β
place
for
viewing
β.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
building
with
screens
and
seats
where
people
watch
films
β’
We
bought
popcorn
before
entering
the
theater
to
see
the
new
superhero
movie
.
We
bought
popcorn
before
entering
the
theater
to
see
the
new
superhero
movie
.
β’
The
small
town
finally
got
a
modern
theater
with
reclining
seats
.
The
small
town
finally
got
a
modern
theater
with
reclining
seats
.
Extension
of
Sense
1
after
the
invention
of
motion
pictures
in
the
late
19th
century
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
the
art
,
craft
,
and
academic
study
of
writing
,
producing
,
and
acting
in
live
dramatic
performances
β’
She
majored
in
theater
at
college
and
hopes
to
direct
someday
.
She
majored
in
theater
at
college
and
hopes
to
direct
someday
.
β’
Theater
has
been
his
passion
since
childhood
puppet
shows
.
Theater
has
been
his
passion
since
childhood
puppet
shows
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
sterile
room
in
a
hospital
where
surgeons
perform
operations
β’
Nurses
wheeled
the
patient
into
the
theater
for
the
heart surgery
.
Nurses
wheeled
the
patient
into
the
theater
for
the
heart surgery
.
β’
Only
sterile
clothing
is
allowed
inside
the
hospital
β
s
new
theater
.
Only
sterile
clothing
is
allowed
inside
the
hospital
β
s
new
theater
.
Borrowed
from
the
dramatic
sense
to
describe
a
room
where
action
is
closely
watched
,
first
used
in
18th-century
hospitals
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
large
geographic
area
where
important
military
events
happen
during
a
war
β’
The
general
inspected
troops
stationed
in
the
Pacific
theater
.
The
general
inspected
troops
stationed
in
the
Pacific
theater
.
β’
Supplies
were
flown
to
the
European
theater
throughout
the
war
.
Supplies
were
flown
to
the
European
theater
throughout
the
war
.
Military
use
arose
in
the
mid-19th
century
,
comparing
large-scale
war
zones
to
a
stage
where
major
actions
are
played
out
.
threaten
verb
to
say
you
will
hurt
,
punish
,
or
cause
trouble
for
someone
if
they
do
not
do
what
you
want
β’
The
bully
threatened
Sam
with
a
punch
unless
he
handed
over
his
lunch
money
.
The
bully
threatened
Sam
with
a
punch
unless
he
handed
over
his
lunch
money
.
β’
During
the
meeting
,
the
angry
customer
threatened
to
sue
the
company
if
they
didn't
issue
a
refund
.
During
the
meeting
,
the
angry
customer
threatened
to
sue
the
company
if
they
didn't
issue
a
refund
.
verb
to
seem
likely
to
cause
harm
or
danger
in
the
future
β’
Dark
clouds
threatened
rain
,
so
we
packed
up
the
picnic
early
.
Dark
clouds
threatened
rain
,
so
we
packed
up
the
picnic
early
.
β’
Rising
sea
levels
threaten
many
coastal
towns
around
the
world
.
Rising
sea
levels
threaten
many
coastal
towns
around
the
world
.
weather
noun
-
weather
the
condition
of
the
air
outside
at
a
particular
time
,
including
temperature
,
sunshine
,
rain
,
wind
,
and
other
factors
β’
The
weather
was
sunny
and
warm
,
so
the
family
had
a
picnic
in
the
park
.
The
weather
was
sunny
and
warm
,
so
the
family
had
a
picnic
in
the
park
.
β’
According
to
the
forecast
,
cold
weather
will
arrive
tonight
.
According
to
the
forecast
,
cold
weather
will
arrive
tonight
.
Old
English
β
weder
β
meaning
β
air
,
sky
,
storm
,
wind
β,
of
Germanic
origin
.
verb
to
gradually
change
in
color
,
shape
,
or
surface
because
of
exposure
to
sun
,
wind
,
rain
,
or
other
outdoor
conditions
β’
The
wooden
fence
has
weathered
to
a
soft
gray
over
the
years
.
The
wooden
fence
has
weathered
to
a
soft
gray
over
the
years
.
β’
Stone
statues
weather
slowly
when
they
stand
in
salty
sea
air
.
Stone
statues
weather
slowly
when
they
stand
in
salty
sea
air
.
Extension
of
the
noun
sense
:
surfaces
change
because
of
the
action
of
weather
.
verb
to
survive
or
successfully
deal
with
a
difficult
or
dangerous
situation
β’
The
small
company
weathered
the
economic
crisis
by
cutting
costs
and
innovating
.
The
small
company
weathered
the
economic
crisis
by
cutting
costs
and
innovating
.
β’
The
sailors
weathered
the
fierce
storm
and
reached
the
port
safely
.
The
sailors
weathered
the
fierce
storm
and
reached
the
port
safely
.
Figurative
use
from
earlier
nautical
sense
of
β
come
safely
through
bad
weather
β.
adjective
located
on
or
toward
the
side
from
which
the
wind
is
blowing
,
especially
on
a
ship
β’
The
captain
ordered
everyone
to
move
to
the
weather
side
of
the
deck
.
The
captain
ordered
everyone
to
move
to
the
weather
side
of
the
deck
.
β’
Cargo
was
secured
on
the
weather
rail
to
balance
the
vessel
.
Cargo
was
secured
on
the
weather
rail
to
balance
the
vessel
.
From
nautical
use
of
noun
β
weather
β
meaning
β
windward
direction
β (
17th
century
).
breath
noun
the
air
you
take
into
your
lungs
and
let
out
again
when
you
breathe
β’
She
took
a
deep
breath
before
diving
into
the
pool
.
She
took
a
deep
breath
before
diving
into
the
pool
.
β’
After
running
up
the
hill
,
I
was
out
of
breath
.
After
running
up
the
hill
,
I
was
out
of
breath
.
Old
English
brΗ£ΓΎ
β
smell
;
exhalation
;
breathing
,β
from
Proto-Germanic
*brΔΓΎaz
.
noun
the
ability
or
power
to
breathe
β’
The
blow
knocked
the
breath
out
of
him
.
The
blow
knocked
the
breath
out
of
him
.
β’
She
paused
to
catch
her
breath
before
continuing
her
speech
.
She
paused
to
catch
her
breath
before
continuing
her
speech
.
noun
a
very
small
movement
of
air
β’
There
was
not
a
breath
of
wind
on
the
lake
.
There
was
not
a
breath
of
wind
on
the
lake
.
β’
A
cool
breath
of
air
drifted
through
the
open
window
.
A
cool
breath
of
air
drifted
through
the
open
window
.
noun
a
slight
sign
or
hint
of
something
β’
There
wasn
β
t
a
breath
of
doubt
in
her
voice
.
There
wasn
β
t
a
breath
of
doubt
in
her
voice
.
β’
The
garden
showed
the
first
breath
of
spring
with
tiny
blossoms
.
The
garden
showed
the
first
breath
of
spring
with
tiny
blossoms
.
repeat
verb
to
say
,
write
,
or
do
something
again
β’
"
Could
you
please
repeat
your
question
?"
the
teacher
asked
.
"
Could
you
please
repeat
your
question
?"
the
teacher
asked
.
β’
The
children
love
to
repeat
the
song
β
s
chorus
over
and
over
while
clapping
their
hands
.
The
children
love
to
repeat
the
song
β
s
chorus
over
and
over
while
clapping
their
hands
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
repeter
,
from
Latin
repetere
β
to
seek
again
,
return
to
,
repeat
β,
from
re-
β
again
β
+
petere
β
to
seek
β.
noun
the
act
of
doing
or
saying
something
again
,
or
something
that
is
done
or
said
again
β’
I
didn
β
t
hear
the
announcement
,
so
could
we
have
a
repeat
?
I
didn
β
t
hear
the
announcement
,
so
could
we
have
a
repeat
?
β’
His
joke
got
such
a
laugh
that
an
immediate
repeat
was
inevitable
.
His
joke
got
such
a
laugh
that
an
immediate
repeat
was
inevitable
.
noun
a
television
or
radio
programme
that
is
broadcast
again
after
it
was
first
shown
or
heard
β’
Tonight
β
s
sitcom
is
a
repeat
from
last
season
.
Tonight
β
s
sitcom
is
a
repeat
from
last
season
.
β’
The
channel
schedules
repeats
during
the
summer
break
.
The
channel
schedules
repeats
during
the
summer
break
.
meat
noun
the
flesh
of
animals
or
birds
that
people
cook
and
eat
β’
She
bought
fresh
meat
from
the
butcher
for
tonight's
stew
.
She
bought
fresh
meat
from
the
butcher
for
tonight's
stew
.
β’
Lions
are
hunters
and
live
mainly
on
meat
.
Lions
are
hunters
and
live
mainly
on
meat
.
Old
English
β
mete
β
originally
meant
β
food
β
in
general
;
the
sense
narrowed
to
β
animal
flesh
β
in
Middle
English
.
noun
the
most
important
,
central
,
or
substantial
part
of
something
β’
Let's
skip
the
small
talk
and
get
to
the
meat
of
the
issue
.
Let's
skip
the
small
talk
and
get
to
the
meat
of
the
issue
.
β’
The
article's
introduction
was
light
,
but
the
real
meat
came
in
the
analysis
section
.
The
article's
introduction
was
light
,
but
the
real
meat
came
in
the
analysis
section
.
This
figurative
use
developed
in
the
late
19th
century
from
the
idea
of
meat
as
the
nourishing
part
of
food
.
creative
adjective
able
to
produce
new
and
original
ideas
,
things
,
or
ways
of
doing
something
.
β’
The
creative
student
painted
a
colourful
galaxy
mural
on
her
bedroom
wall
.
The
creative
student
painted
a
colourful
galaxy
mural
on
her
bedroom
wall
.
β’
Their
marketing
team
came
up
with
a
creative
slogan
that
everyone
remembered
.
Their
marketing
team
came
up
with
a
creative
slogan
that
everyone
remembered
.
From
Latin
β
creare
β
meaning
β
to
make
,
bring
forth
β.
noun
a
person
,
especially
in
advertising
,
media
,
or
the
arts
,
whose
job
is
to
generate
original
ideas
or
designs
.
β’
As
a
freelance
creative
,
he
designs
logos
for
small
businesses
.
As
a
freelance
creative
,
he
designs
logos
for
small
businesses
.
β’
The
agency
hired
several
young
creatives
to
refresh
their
brand
.
The
agency
hired
several
young
creatives
to
refresh
their
brand
.
Noun
use
developed
in
the
mid-20th
century
within
advertising
to
label
idea-generating
staff
.
breathe
verb
-
breathe
,
breathing
,
breathes
,
breathed
to
take
air
into
your
lungs
and
let
it
out
again
β’
Close
your
eyes
and
breathe
slowly
through
your
nose
.
Close
your
eyes
and
breathe
slowly
through
your
nose
.
β’
After
the
race
,
he
leaned
on
the
fence
,
breathing
heavily
but
smiling
.
After
the
race
,
he
leaned
on
the
fence
,
breathing
heavily
but
smiling
.
From
Old
English
β
brΗ£ΓΎian
β,
related
to
β
brΔath
β
meaning
β
breath
β.
verb
-
breathe
,
breathing
,
breathes
,
breathed
to
pause
briefly
so
you
can
rest
or
relax
β’
She
talked
so
fast
that
she
barely
stopped
to
breathe
.
She
talked
so
fast
that
she
barely
stopped
to
breathe
.
β’
Between
deadlines
,
I
need
a
moment
to
breathe
and
clear
my
head
.
Between
deadlines
,
I
need
a
moment
to
breathe
and
clear
my
head
.
verb
-
breathe
,
breathing
,
breathes
,
breathed
to
allow
air
to
move
freely
through
something
β’
Open
the
windows
to
let
the
room
breathe
.
Open
the
windows
to
let
the
room
breathe
.
β’
These
cotton
shirts
help
your
skin
breathe
in
hot
weather
.
These
cotton
shirts
help
your
skin
breathe
in
hot
weather
.
verb
-
breathe
,
breathing
,
breathes
,
breathed
to
say
something
in
a
very
quiet
,
soft
voice
β’
"
Don't
move
,"
she
breathed
in
his
ear
.
"
Don't
move
,"
she
breathed
in
his
ear
.
β’
He
leaned
closer
and
breathed
her
name
like
a
secret
.
He
leaned
closer
and
breathed
her
name
like
a
secret
.
creation
noun
the
act
or
process
of
making
something
new
exist
β’
The
creation
of
the
new
park
took
five
years
.
The
creation
of
the
new
park
took
five
years
.
β’
Advances
in
technology
spur
the
creation
of
innovative
products
.
Advances
in
technology
spur
the
creation
of
innovative
products
.
noun
something
that
has
been
made
,
invented
,
or
produced
β’
The
chef's
latest
creation
is
a
chocolate
chili
cake
.
The
chef's
latest
creation
is
a
chocolate
chili
cake
.
β’
She
wore
a
stunning
silk
creation
designed
by
a
local
tailor
.
She
wore
a
stunning
silk
creation
designed
by
a
local
tailor
.
Creation
noun
-
Creation
all
living
and
non-living
things
in
the
universe
,
especially
as
made
by
a
divine
power
β’
Many
faiths
teach
that
Creation
was
completed
in
seven
days
.
Many
faiths
teach
that
Creation
was
completed
in
seven
days
.
β’
He
marveled
at
the
beauty
of
Creation
while
hiking
in
the
mountains
.
He
marveled
at
the
beauty
of
Creation
while
hiking
in
the
mountains
.
creature
noun
any
living
being
,
especially
an
animal
β’
The
forest
is
full
of
creatures
both
big
and
small
.
The
forest
is
full
of
creatures
both
big
and
small
.
β’
A
newborn
baby
is
a
fragile
little
creature
that
needs
care
.
A
newborn
baby
is
a
fragile
little
creature
that
needs
care
.
From
Middle
English
β
creature
β,
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
β
creatura
β
meaning
β
a
thing
created
β.
noun
an
invented
,
strange
,
or
frightening
being
,
real
or
imaginary
β’
In
the
movie
,
a
giant
sea
creature
attacks
the
ship
.
In
the
movie
,
a
giant
sea
creature
attacks
the
ship
.
β’
Children
screamed
when
the
furry
creature
jumped
from
the
closet
.
Children
screamed
when
the
furry
creature
jumped
from
the
closet
.
noun
a
person
who
is
strongly
influenced
or
controlled
by
someone
or
something
else
β’
He
is
merely
a
creature
of
his
wealthy
sponsors
.
He
is
merely
a
creature
of
his
wealthy
sponsors
.
β’
As
a
creature
of
politics
,
she
always
follows
the
party
line
.
As
a
creature
of
politics
,
she
always
follows
the
party
line
.
beneath
preposition
in
or
to
a
lower
place
than
someone
or
something
,
so
that
it
is
directly
under
them
or
it
β’
The
cat
curled
up
beneath
the
warm
blanket
and
purred
softly
.
The
cat
curled
up
beneath
the
warm
blanket
and
purred
softly
.
β’
Tree
roots
spread
far
beneath
the
forest
floor
,
weaving
through
dark
,
damp
soil
.
Tree
roots
spread
far
beneath
the
forest
floor
,
weaving
through
dark
,
damp
soil
.
Old
English
"
beneothan
"
from
β
be
β (
by
)
+
β
neothan
β (
below
).
adverb
at
or
to
a
lower
level
or
position
β’
From
the
mountain
peak
,
the
village
lay
far
beneath
.
From
the
mountain
peak
,
the
village
lay
far
beneath
.
β’
The
clouds
parted
,
revealing
the
city
lights
twinkling
beneath
.
The
clouds
parted
,
revealing
the
city
lights
twinkling
beneath
.
Adverbial
use
derived
from
the
preposition
by
1200s
.
preposition
too
low
in
rank
,
quality
,
or
importance
for
someone
to
accept
or
do
β’
He
felt
that
cleaning
the
office
kitchen
was
beneath
him
.
He
felt
that
cleaning
the
office
kitchen
was
beneath
him
.
β’
She
refused
the
offer
because
the
position
was
beneath
her
experience
level
.
She
refused
the
offer
because
the
position
was
beneath
her
experience
level
.
Figurative
sense
of
social
rank
recorded
since
the
late
Middle
English
period
.
defeat
verb
to
win
a
victory
over
someone
or
something
in
a
contest
,
battle
,
game
,
or
struggle
β’
Our
team
finally
defeated
last
year's
champions
.
Our
team
finally
defeated
last
year's
champions
.
β’
The
computer
program
easily
defeated
the
human
chess
master
.
The
computer
program
easily
defeated
the
human
chess
master
.
From
Old
French
"
desfete
",
past
participle
of
"
desfaire
" (β
to
undo
,
ruin
β),
from
Latin
"
dis-
"
+
"
facere
" (β
to
do
,
make
β).
noun
the
act
or
state
of
losing
a
contest
,
battle
,
election
,
or
attempt
β’
Their
unexpected
defeat
shocked
everyone
in
the
stadium
.
Their
unexpected
defeat
shocked
everyone
in
the
stadium
.
β’
After
the
election
defeat
,
the
candidate
thanked
her
supporters
and
promised
to
try
again
.
After
the
election
defeat
,
the
candidate
thanked
her
supporters
and
promised
to
try
again
.
Same
origin
as
the
verb
:
via
Old
French
β
desfete
β
from
Latin
roots
meaning
β
undo
,
make
no
success
β.
repeatedly
adverb
many
times
,
or
again
and
again
β’
The
woodpecker
pecked
at
the
tree
repeatedly
,
filling
the
forest
with
sharp
tapping
sounds
.
The
woodpecker
pecked
at
the
tree
repeatedly
,
filling
the
forest
with
sharp
tapping
sounds
.
β’
Mia
pressed
the
call
button
repeatedly
on
her
phone
,
worried
when
her
best
friend
didn
β
t
answer
.
Mia
pressed
the
call
button
repeatedly
on
her
phone
,
worried
when
her
best
friend
didn
β
t
answer
.
Formed
from
the
adjective
β
repeated
β
+
adverbial
suffix
β
-ly
β;
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
15th
century
.
leather
noun
a
strong
,
flexible
material
made
from
treated
animal
skin
and
used
to
make
clothing
,
shoes
,
furniture
,
and
many
other
objects
β’
The
craftsman
carefully
cut
the
piece
of
leather
to
make
a
wallet
.
The
craftsman
carefully
cut
the
piece
of
leather
to
make
a
wallet
.
β’
My
new
boots
are
made
of
soft
black
leather
that
feels
comfortable
.
My
new
boots
are
made
of
soft
black
leather
that
feels
comfortable
.
Old
English
β
lether
β,
from
Proto-Germanic
*lethran
,
originally
meaning
"
hide
"
or
"
skin
".
verb
to
hit
someone
or
something
very
hard
many
times
,
especially
with
a
strap
,
belt
,
or
the
hand
β’
In
the
story
,
the
cruel
master
leathered
the
servant
for
dropping
the
tray
.
In
the
story
,
the
cruel
master
leathered
the
servant
for
dropping
the
tray
.
β’
The
coach
warned
us
he
would
leather
the
ball
into
the
net
if
we
didn
β
t
close
him
down
.
The
coach
warned
us
he
would
leather
the
ball
into
the
net
if
we
didn
β
t
close
him
down
.
Derived
from
the
noun
β
leather
,β
originally
referring
to
beating
with
a
leather
strap
.
cheat
verb
to
act
dishonestly
or
break
rules
to
gain
an
unfair
advantage
β’
During
the
math
test
,
Mia
tried
to
cheat
by
looking
at
her
friend's
paper
.
During
the
math
test
,
Mia
tried
to
cheat
by
looking
at
her
friend's
paper
.
β’
Daniel
knew
it
was
wrong
to
cheat
at
cards
,
so
he
shuffled
the
deck
again
.
Daniel
knew
it
was
wrong
to
cheat
at
cards
,
so
he
shuffled
the
deck
again
.
noun
a
person
who
gains
an
advantage
by
breaking
rules
or
being
dishonest
β’
Everyone
called
Luke
a
cheat
after
he
copied
the
answers
.
Everyone
called
Luke
a
cheat
after
he
copied
the
answers
.
β’
Nobody
likes
a
cheat
on
the
soccer
field
.
Nobody
likes
a
cheat
on
the
soccer
field
.
noun
an
action
or
trick
that
breaks
rules
to
gain
an
unfair
benefit
β’
Using
a
hidden
note
during
an
exam
is
a
common
cheat
.
Using
a
hidden
note
during
an
exam
is
a
common
cheat
.
β’
The
video
game
developer
fixed
a
popular
cheat
that
let
players
get
endless
coins
.
The
video
game
developer
fixed
a
popular
cheat
that
let
players
get
endless
coins
.
treaty
noun
-
treaty
,
treaties
a
formal
written
agreement
between
two
or
more
countries
or
groups
that
sets
out
promises
or
rules
they
must
follow
β’
Leaders
from
both
nations
signed
a
historic
treaty
to
end
the
war
.
Leaders
from
both
nations
signed
a
historic
treaty
to
end
the
war
.
β’
The
international
climate
treaty
requires
every
member
country
to
cut
carbon
emissions
within
ten
years
.
The
international
climate
treaty
requires
every
member
country
to
cut
carbon
emissions
within
ten
years
.
Late
Middle
English
:
from
Old
French
traitΓ©
,
from
Latin
tractatus
β
something
handled
β,
from
tractare
β
handle
β.
greatly
adverb
by
a
large
amount
;
very
much
β’
We
would
greatly
appreciate
your
feedback
on
the
project
.
We
would
greatly
appreciate
your
feedback
on
the
project
.
β’
His
health
has
greatly
improved
since
he
started
exercising
daily
.
His
health
has
greatly
improved
since
he
started
exercising
daily
.
adverb
in
a
grand
or
noble
manner
(
archaic/rare
)
β’
He
ruled
his
kingdom
greatly
,
with
justice
and
kindness
.
He
ruled
his
kingdom
greatly
,
with
justice
and
kindness
.
β’
The
knight
fought
greatly
in
the
decisive
battle
.
The
knight
fought
greatly
in
the
decisive
battle
.