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since
preposition
from
a
particular
moment
in
the
past
up
to
now
β’
I
have
lived
here
since
2010
.
I
have
lived
here
since
2010
.
β’
The
museum
has
been
open
since
March
.
The
museum
has
been
open
since
March
.
preposition
starting
at
a
particular
moment
in
the
past
and
continuing
until
now
β’
Since
Monday
,
the
baby
has
slept
through
the
night
.
Since
Monday
,
the
baby
has
slept
through
the
night
.
β’
I
haven
β
t
eaten
chocolate
since
my
last
birthday
.
I
haven
β
t
eaten
chocolate
since
my
last
birthday
.
Old
English
β
sΔ«ΓΎΓΎan
β
meaning
β
after
that
,
later
,β
eventually
contracting
to
modern
β
since
β.
conjunction
from
the
time
that
something
happened
in
the
past
until
now
β’
It
β
s
been
three
years
since
we
last
saw
each
other
.
It
β
s
been
three
years
since
we
last
saw
each
other
.
β’
I
have
grown
a
lot
since
I
started
college
.
I
have
grown
a
lot
since
I
started
college
.
conjunction
because
;
for
the
reason
that
β’
Since
it
was
raining
,
we
stayed
indoors
.
Since
it
was
raining
,
we
stayed
indoors
.
β’
Since
you
are
here
early
,
let
β
s
have
coffee
.
Since
you
are
here
early
,
let
β
s
have
coffee
.
adverb
during
the
time
after
the
point
already
mentioned
β’
He
left
for
Spain
in
June
and
hasn
β
t
been
back
since
.
He
left
for
Spain
in
June
and
hasn
β
t
been
back
since
.
β’
Their
band
broke
up
in
2015
and
they
β
ve
been
silent
since
.
Their
band
broke
up
in
2015
and
they
β
ve
been
silent
since
.
conjunction
from
the
time
that
something
happened
in
the
past
until
now
β’
Since
I
moved
here
,
I
have
made
many
friends
.
Since
I
moved
here
,
I
have
made
many
friends
.
β’
She
has
improved
a
lot
since
she
started
piano
lessons
.
She
has
improved
a
lot
since
she
started
piano
lessons
.
conjunction
because
;
for
the
reason
that
β’
Since
it
β
s
raining
,
let
β
s
stay
inside
.
Since
it
β
s
raining
,
let
β
s
stay
inside
.
β’
Since
you
finished
early
,
you
can
leave
.
Since
you
finished
early
,
you
can
leave
.
adverb
from
then
until
now
;
afterwards
β’
She
left
home
in
2019
and
hasn
β
t
been
back
since
.
She
left
home
in
2019
and
hasn
β
t
been
back
since
.
β’
I
met
him
once
,
and
I
haven
β
t
seen
him
since
.
I
met
him
once
,
and
I
haven
β
t
seen
him
since
.
include
verb
-
include
,
including
,
includes
,
included
to
have
someone
or
something
as
part
of
a
whole
β’
The
tour
price
includes
hotel
accommodation
and
breakfast
.
The
tour
price
includes
hotel
accommodation
and
breakfast
.
β’
This
phone
box
includes
a
charger
and
wireless
earbuds
.
This
phone
box
includes
a
charger
and
wireless
earbuds
.
From
Latin
β
includere
β
meaning
β
to
shut
in
β
or
β
enclose
β.
verb
-
include
,
including
,
includes
,
included
to
make
someone
part
of
a
group
,
activity
,
or
list
β’
Please
include
Jasmine
in
the
invitation
list
.
Please
include
Jasmine
in
the
invitation
list
.
β’
They
included
me
in
their
weekend
trip
plans
.
They
included
me
in
their
weekend
trip
plans
.
Same
origin
as
the
first
sense
:
Latin
β
includere
β.
including
preposition
having
someone
or
something
as
a
part
of
the
whole
group
or
amount
β’
The
tour
price
is
$50
,
including
all
entrance
fees
.
The
tour
price
is
$50
,
including
all
entrance
fees
.
β’
There
were
ten
people
at
the
party
,
including
two
of
my
cousins
.
There
were
ten
people
at
the
party
,
including
two
of
my
cousins
.
verb
-
include
,
including
,
includes
,
included
present
participle
of
include
:
putting
someone
or
something
into
a
group
,
list
,
or
activity
β’
The
chef
is
including
a
vegetarian
option
on
the
menu
.
The
chef
is
including
a
vegetarian
option
on
the
menu
.
β’
They
are
including
me
in
their
weekend
plans
.
They
are
including
me
in
their
weekend
plans
.
increase
verb
-
increase
,
increasing
,
increases
,
increased
to
become
larger
in
number
,
size
,
amount
,
or
level
,
or
to
make
something
become
larger
β’
Prices
usually
increase
before
the
holidays
.
Prices
usually
increase
before
the
holidays
.
β’
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
increase
the
font
size
so
everyone
could
read
.
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
increase
the
font
size
so
everyone
could
read
.
From
Latin
'increscere'
meaning
'to
grow
into'
,
via
Old
French
'encroistre'
.
noun
a
rise
in
number
,
size
,
amount
,
or
level
β’
There
was
a
sharp
increase
in
online
sales
last
year
.
There
was
a
sharp
increase
in
online
sales
last
year
.
β’
An
increase
in
temperature
can
melt
the
ice
quickly
.
An
increase
in
temperature
can
melt
the
ice
quickly
.
Derived
from
the
verb
sense
dating
back
to
Middle
English
,
originally
β
growth
β
or
β
ascent
β.
verb
-
increase
,
increasing
,
increases
,
increased
to
become
larger
in
number
,
amount
,
or
size
,
or
to
make
something
larger
β’
Adding
a
little
salt
will
increase
the
flavor
of
the
soup
.
Adding
a
little
salt
will
increase
the
flavor
of
the
soup
.
β’
After
the
ad
campaign
,
website
traffic
increased
overnight
.
After
the
ad
campaign
,
website
traffic
increased
overnight
.
From
Middle
English
β
encresen
β,
from
Old
French
β
encreistre
β,
from
Latin
β
increscere
β
meaning
β
to
grow
into
β.
noun
a
rise
in
number
,
amount
,
or
size
β’
There
was
a
sudden
increase
in
temperature
this
afternoon
.
There
was
a
sudden
increase
in
temperature
this
afternoon
.
β’
The
company
reported
an
increase
of
10%
in
profits
.
The
company
reported
an
increase
of
10%
in
profits
.
From
Middle
English
β
encres
β,
from
Old
French
β
encreis
β,
from
Latin
β
incrementum
β
meaning
β
a
growth
β.
income
noun
money
that
a
person
or
household
receives
,
especially
on
a
regular
basis
,
from
work
,
business
,
investments
,
or
other
sources
β’
After
paying
rent
and
bills
,
Maria
saved
part
of
her
monthly
income
for
a
vacation
.
After
paying
rent
and
bills
,
Maria
saved
part
of
her
monthly
income
for
a
vacation
.
β’
The
new
job
doubled
Jamal's
annual
income
,
allowing
him
to
buy
a
house
.
The
new
job
doubled
Jamal's
annual
income
,
allowing
him
to
buy
a
house
.
from
Middle
English
β
income
β
meaning
β
entrance
or
arrival
β,
later
β
revenue
β,
from
β
in
β
+
β
come
β
noun
the
money
that
a
company
or
organization
has
left
after
subtracting
all
costs
and
expenses
;
profit
β’
Despite
higher
sales
,
the
company's
income
fell
because
of
rising
costs
.
Despite
higher
sales
,
the
company's
income
fell
because
of
rising
costs
.
β’
Investors
look
carefully
at
net
income
before
buying
shares
.
Investors
look
carefully
at
net
income
before
buying
shares
.
specialized
sense
evolved
in
the
18thβ19th
centuries
as
accounting
practices
distinguished
gross
revenue
from
net
income
principle
noun
a
strong
rule
or
belief
about
what
is
right
and
wrong
that
guides
the
way
someone
behaves
β’
Even
when
he
was
under
pressure
,
the
lawyer
refused
to
lie
because
it
would
break
his
principle
.
Even
when
he
was
under
pressure
,
the
lawyer
refused
to
lie
because
it
would
break
his
principle
.
β’
Out
of
sheer
principle
,
the
female
student
reported
that
she
had
accidentally
seen
the
exam
answers
in
advance
.
Out
of
sheer
principle
,
the
female
student
reported
that
she
had
accidentally
seen
the
exam
answers
in
advance
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
prΔ«ncipium
β
beginning
,
basis
,
fundamental
truth
β.
noun
a
basic
scientific
fact
or
natural
law
that
explains
how
something
works
or
why
something
happens
β’
The
refrigerator
cools
food
by
using
the
principle
of
heat
moving
from
warm
areas
to
cold
areas
.
The
refrigerator
cools
food
by
using
the
principle
of
heat
moving
from
warm
areas
to
cold
areas
.
β’
The
teacher
explained
the
Archimedes
β
principle
that
an
object
floats
if
it
displaces
its
own
weight
in
water
.
The
teacher
explained
the
Archimedes
β
principle
that
an
object
floats
if
it
displaces
its
own
weight
in
water
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
prΔ«ncipium
,
meaning
a
beginning
or
fundamental
truth
.
inch
noun
-
inch
,
inches
a
unit
of
length
equal
to
2
.
54
centimetres
β’
The
picture
frame
is
eight
inches
wide
.
The
picture
frame
is
eight
inches
wide
.
β’
My
phone
has
a
six-inch
screen
.
My
phone
has
a
six-inch
screen
.
Old
English
ynce
,
from
Latin
uncia
meaning
one-twelfth
,
originally
referring
to
one-twelfth
of
a
foot
.
noun
-
inch
,
inches
a
very
small
amount
or
distance
β’
The
ball
stopped
an
inch
from
the
goal
line
.
The
ball
stopped
an
inch
from
the
goal
line
.
β’
He
escaped
death
by
an
inch
.
He
escaped
death
by
an
inch
.
Extended
figurative
use
from
the
small
physical
length
of
an
inch
,
recorded
since
the
14th
century
.
verb
-
inch
,
inching
,
inches
,
inched
to
move
slowly
and
gradually
,
usually
by
very
small
amounts
β’
The
caterpillar
inched
along
the
branch
.
The
caterpillar
inched
along
the
branch
.
β’
She
inched
her
chair
closer
to
the
fire
.
She
inched
her
chair
closer
to
the
fire
.
First
used
as
a
verb
in
the
17th
century
,
derived
from
the
noun
sense
of
a
small
measure
,
implying
movement
by
small
steps
.
incident
noun
something
that
happens
,
especially
something
unexpected
or
unpleasant
β’
A
minor
incident
at
the
airport
delayed
the
flight
for
an
hour
.
A
minor
incident
at
the
airport
delayed
the
flight
for
an
hour
.
β’
The
class
laughed
off
the
small
incident
when
the
projector
stopped
working
.
The
class
laughed
off
the
small
incident
when
the
projector
stopped
working
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
β
incident-
β,
present
participle
of
β
incidere
β
meaning
β
to
fall
upon
,
happen
β.
noun
a
violent
or
disruptive
event
that
draws
official
attention
or
requires
police
or
military
action
β’
Soldiers
were
dispatched
after
a
border
incident
left
two
guards
injured
.
Soldiers
were
dispatched
after
a
border
incident
left
two
guards
injured
.
β’
Police
described
the
nightclub
shooting
as
an
isolated
incident
.
Police
described
the
nightclub
shooting
as
an
isolated
incident
.
adjective
incoming
toward
something
,
especially
of
a
beam
of
light
,
energy
,
or
particle
that
strikes
a
surface
β’
The
angle
between
the
incident
ray
and
the
normal
is
measured
with
a
protractor
.
The
angle
between
the
incident
ray
and
the
normal
is
measured
with
a
protractor
.
β’
Sensors
detect
incident
radiation
before
it
is
absorbed
by
the
material
.
Sensors
detect
incident
radiation
before
it
is
absorbed
by
the
material
.
increasingly
adverb
more
and
more
;
to
a
greater
and
greater
degree
over
time
β’
The
coastal
town
has
become
increasingly
popular
with
tourists
each
summer
.
The
coastal
town
has
become
increasingly
popular
with
tourists
each
summer
.
β’
Farmers
are
increasingly
turning
to
solar
power
to
run
their
equipment
.
Farmers
are
increasingly
turning
to
solar
power
to
run
their
equipment
.
formed
from
the
adjective
β
increasing
β (
growing
larger
or
greater
)
with
the
adverbial
suffix
β
-ly
β,
first
recorded
in
the
17th
century
.
convince
verb
-
convince
,
convincing
,
convinces
,
convinced
to
make
someone
accept
that
something
is
true
or
real
β’
The
scientist
presented
clear
evidence
to
convince
the
audience
that
the
theory
was
correct
.
The
scientist
presented
clear
evidence
to
convince
the
audience
that
the
theory
was
correct
.
β’
Her
honest
smile
finally
convinced
him
of
her
sincerity
.
Her
honest
smile
finally
convinced
him
of
her
sincerity
.
Borrowed
into
Middle
English
from
Latin
β
convincere
,β
meaning
β
to
overcome
decisively
,
prove
,β
from
com-
β
together
β
+
vincere
β
to
conquer
.β
verb
-
convince
,
convincing
,
convinces
,
convinced
to
persuade
someone
to
do
something
by
giving
good
reasons
β’
I
finally
convince
my
brother
to
try
sushi
for
the
first
time
.
I
finally
convince
my
brother
to
try
sushi
for
the
first
time
.
β’
The
coach
convinced
the
team
to
arrive
an
hour
early
for
extra
practice
.
The
coach
convinced
the
team
to
arrive
an
hour
early
for
extra
practice
.
Borrowed
into
Middle
English
from
Latin
β
convincere
,β
meaning
β
to
overcome
decisively
,
prove
,β
from
com-
β
together
β
+
vincere
β
to
conquer
.β
increased
verb
-
increase
,
increasing
,
increases
,
increased
past
tense
and
past
participle
form
of
the
verb
β
increase
,β
meaning
that
something
became
greater
in
number
,
size
,
amount
,
or
degree
β’
Sales
increased
after
the
new
commercial
aired
.
Sales
increased
after
the
new
commercial
aired
.
β’
The
river
β
s
water
level
increased
overnight
because
of
heavy
rain
.
The
river
β
s
water
level
increased
overnight
because
of
heavy
rain
.
adjective
greater
in
amount
,
size
,
or
level
than
before
β’
We
have
to
cover
the
increased
costs
of
materials
.
We
have
to
cover
the
increased
costs
of
materials
.
β’
After
the
storm
,
there
was
an
increased
risk
of
flooding
.
After
the
storm
,
there
was
an
increased
risk
of
flooding
.
prince
noun
a
son
of
a
king
or
queen
,
or
any
other
male
member
of
a
royal
family
β’
The
young
prince
waved
happily
from
the
palace
balcony
.
The
young
prince
waved
happily
from
the
palace
balcony
.
β’
At
the
royal
wedding
,
the
prince
walked
beside
his
proud
mother
,
the
queen
.
At
the
royal
wedding
,
the
prince
walked
beside
his
proud
mother
,
the
queen
.
noun
a
male
ruler
of
a
small
state
or
principality
who
is
ranked
below
a
king
β’
The
prince
signed
a
treaty
to
secure
peace
with
the
neighboring
kingdom
.
The
prince
signed
a
treaty
to
secure
peace
with
the
neighboring
kingdom
.
β’
Under
the
new
constitution
,
the
prince
kept
ceremonial
duties
but
lost
real
power
.
Under
the
new
constitution
,
the
prince
kept
ceremonial
duties
but
lost
real
power
.
noun
informal
:
a
man
who
is
greatly
admired
for
his
kindness
,
help
,
or
good
character
β’
Thanks
for
carrying
my
boxes
β
you
β
re
a
real
prince
!
Thanks
for
carrying
my
boxes
β
you
β
re
a
real
prince
!
β’
Everyone
says
Martin
is
a
prince
because
he
volunteers
at
the
shelter
every
weekend
.
Everyone
says
Martin
is
a
prince
because
he
volunteers
at
the
shelter
every
weekend
.
Prince
noun
-
Prince
the
stage
name
of
Prince
Rogers
Nelson
(
1958β2016
),
an
American
singer
,
songwriter
,
and
multi-instrumentalist
known
for
his
eclectic
music
and
flamboyant
style
β’
Prince
β
s
album
β
Purple
Rain
β
became
a
worldwide
phenomenon
in
1984
.
Prince
β
s
album
β
Purple
Rain
β
became
a
worldwide
phenomenon
in
1984
.
β’
Many
guitarists
study
how
Prince
blended
rock
and
funk
in
his
solos
.
Many
guitarists
study
how
Prince
blended
rock
and
funk
in
his
solos
.
incredible
adjective
extremely
good
,
exciting
,
or
impressive
β’
The
view
from
the
mountain
peak
was
incredible
.
The
view
from
the
mountain
peak
was
incredible
.
β’
Grandma
makes
an
incredible
apple
pie
every
Thanksgiving
.
Grandma
makes
an
incredible
apple
pie
every
Thanksgiving
.
From
Latin
"
incredibilis
"
meaning
"
extraordinary
,"
evolving
to
a
positive
sense
of
excellence
in
modern
English
.
adjective
so
unlikely
or
difficult
to
accept
that
it
cannot
be
believed
β’
Mark
claimed
he
had
wrestled
a
shark
,
but
everyone
found
the
story
incredible
.
Mark
claimed
he
had
wrestled
a
shark
,
but
everyone
found
the
story
incredible
.
β’
The
scientist
dismissed
the
rumor
of
life
on
the
sun
as
incredible
.
The
scientist
dismissed
the
rumor
of
life
on
the
sun
as
incredible
.
From
Latin
"
incredibilis
"
meaning
"
not
to
be
believed
,"
from
"
in-
" (
not
)
+
"
credibilis
" (
worthy
of
belief
).
increasing
verb
-
increase
,
increasing
,
increases
,
increased
becoming
greater
or
making
something
become
greater
in
number
,
size
,
or
amount
β’
The
population
of
the
city
is
increasing
every
year
.
The
population
of
the
city
is
increasing
every
year
.
β’
She
kept
increasing
the
volume
until
the
music
filled
the
room
.
She
kept
increasing
the
volume
until
the
music
filled
the
room
.
Formed
from
the
base
verb
β
increase
β
+
the
present-participle
suffix
β
-ing
β.
adjective
growing
larger
in
number
,
amount
,
or
level
β’
There
is
an
increasing
demand
for
electric
cars
.
There
is
an
increasing
demand
for
electric
cars
.
β’
Scientists
are
worried
about
increasing
levels
of
carbon
dioxide
.
Scientists
are
worried
about
increasing
levels
of
carbon
dioxide
.
Derived
from
the
present
participle
of
the
verb
β
increase
β,
used
adjectivally
since
the
17th
century
.
noun
-
increasing
the
act
of
making
something
larger
or
of
becoming
larger
β’
The
increasing
of
the
budget
allowed
the
school
to
buy
new
computers
.
The
increasing
of
the
budget
allowed
the
school
to
buy
new
computers
.
β’
Regular
exercise
leads
to
the
increasing
of
muscle
strength
.
Regular
exercise
leads
to
the
increasing
of
muscle
strength
.
Gerund
form
of
the
verb
β
increase
β,
functioning
as
a
noun
since
Middle
English
period
.
incorporate
verb
-
incorporate
,
incorporating
,
incorporates
,
incorporated
to
add
or
mix
one
thing
with
others
so
that
it
becomes
part
of
a
larger
whole
β’
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
incorporate
more
real-life
examples
in
their
essays
.
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
incorporate
more
real-life
examples
in
their
essays
.
β’
She
incorporated
fresh
herbs
into
the
soup
to
give
it
extra
flavor
.
She
incorporated
fresh
herbs
into
the
soup
to
give
it
extra
flavor
.
From
Latin
incorporare
β
to
form
into
a
body
,β
from
in-
β
into
β
+
corpus
β
body
.β
verb
-
incorporate
,
incorporating
,
incorporates
,
incorporated
to
create
a
legal
corporation
,
or
to
become
one
β’
After
ten
years
as
a
small
shop
,
the
owners
decided
to
incorporate
to
limit
their
personal
liability
.
After
ten
years
as
a
small
shop
,
the
owners
decided
to
incorporate
to
limit
their
personal
liability
.
β’
When
the
startup
incorporates
,
it
will
issue
shares
to
its
founders
.
When
the
startup
incorporates
,
it
will
issue
shares
to
its
founders
.
Same
root
as
general
sense
,
but
specialized
for
business
law
from
18th-century
usage
.
adjective
(
archaic
)
having
no
physical
body
;
not
made
of
matter
β’
In
ancient
legends
,
ghosts
were
described
as
incorporate
beings
that
moved
through
walls
.
In
ancient
legends
,
ghosts
were
described
as
incorporate
beings
that
moved
through
walls
.
β’
The
philosopher
wrote
of
the
soul
as
an
incorporate
essence
unbound
by
flesh
.
The
philosopher
wrote
of
the
soul
as
an
incorporate
essence
unbound
by
flesh
.
From
Latin
incorporatus
β
not
having
a
body
.β
incentive
noun
something
that
encourages
a
person
to
do
something
or
to
work
harder
β’
A
small
bonus
was
just
the
incentive
the
team
needed
to
finish
the
project
early
.
A
small
bonus
was
just
the
incentive
the
team
needed
to
finish
the
project
early
.
β’
The
promise
of
extra
playtime
can
be
an
effective
incentive
for
children
to
tidy
their
rooms
.
The
promise
of
extra
playtime
can
be
an
effective
incentive
for
children
to
tidy
their
rooms
.
Late
14th
century
,
from
Medieval
Latin
incentivum
β
something
that
stimulates
,β
from
Latin
incinere
β
to
sing
,
play
β (
figuratively
β
set
the
tune
β);
later
broadened
to
any
form
of
motivation
.
noun
a
payment
,
discount
,
or
other
benefit
offered
to
encourage
a
specific
economic
action
β’
The
government
introduced
a
tax
incentive
to
encourage
homeowners
to
install
solar
panels
.
The
government
introduced
a
tax
incentive
to
encourage
homeowners
to
install
solar
panels
.
β’
Car
dealerships
often
give
a
cash
incentive
at
the
end
of
the
year
to
boost
sales
.
Car
dealerships
often
give
a
cash
incentive
at
the
end
of
the
year
to
boost
sales
.
From
the
general
sense
of
β
incentive
,β
extended
in
the
late
19th
century
to
refer
specifically
to
financial
or
economic
inducements
in
business
and
government
policy
.
incredibly
adverb
to
an
extreme
degree
;
extremely
β’
The
cake
was
incredibly
delicious
,
and
everyone
asked
for
seconds
.
The
cake
was
incredibly
delicious
,
and
everyone
asked
for
seconds
.
β’
She
moved
incredibly
fast
for
someone
her
age
.
She
moved
incredibly
fast
for
someone
her
age
.
adverb
in
a
way
that
is
hard
to
believe
;
surprisingly
β’
Incredibly
,
the
tiny
boat
survived
the
massive
storm
.
Incredibly
,
the
tiny
boat
survived
the
massive
storm
.
β’
Incredibly
,
he
aced
the
exam
without
studying
.
Incredibly
,
he
aced
the
exam
without
studying
.
distinction
noun
a
clear
difference
between
two
or
more
people
,
things
,
or
ideas
β’
There
is
a
clear
distinction
between
fact
and
opinion
.
There
is
a
clear
distinction
between
fact
and
opinion
.
β’
The
law
makes
no
distinction
between
rich
and
poor
citizens
.
The
law
makes
no
distinction
between
rich
and
poor
citizens
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
β
distinctio
β
meaning
β
separation
,
distinction
β.
noun
-
distinction
a
mark
of
honor
,
excellence
,
or
special
recognition
β’
She
graduated
with
distinction
from
medical
school
.
She
graduated
with
distinction
from
medical
school
.
β’
Winning
the
award
was
a
great
distinction
for
the
small
research
team
.
Winning
the
award
was
a
great
distinction
for
the
small
research
team
.
Sense
of
β
honor
or
excellence
β
developed
in
the
17th
century
by
extension
from
the
idea
of
being
set
apart
.
noun
a
special
feature
or
quality
that
makes
someone
or
something
noticeably
different
β’
The
city
has
the
unique
distinction
of
being
both
the
oldest
and
the
greenest
in
the
region
.
The
city
has
the
unique
distinction
of
being
both
the
oldest
and
the
greenest
in
the
region
.
β’
He
holds
the
rare
distinction
of
playing
professionally
in
two
different
sports
leagues
.
He
holds
the
rare
distinction
of
playing
professionally
in
two
different
sports
leagues
.
From
Latin
β
distingere
β
meaning
β
to
separate
,
set
apart
β,
emphasizing
a
special
quality
that
differentiates
.
principal
noun
the
person
in
charge
of
a
school
β’
The
principal
greeted
the
students
at
the
front
gate
every
morning
.
The
principal
greeted
the
students
at
the
front
gate
every
morning
.
β’
After
winning
the
science
fair
,
Mia
was
called
to
the
principal's
office
for
praise
.
After
winning
the
science
fair
,
Mia
was
called
to
the
principal's
office
for
praise
.
Sense
first
recorded
in
the
15th
century
for
heads
of
colleges
;
later
applied
to
schools
.
adjective
more
important
than
anything
or
anyone
else
;
main
β’
The
principal
reason
I
moved
was
to
be
closer
to
my
family
.
The
principal
reason
I
moved
was
to
be
closer
to
my
family
.
β’
Clean
water
is
the
principal
need
in
the
disaster
area
.
Clean
water
is
the
principal
need
in
the
disaster
area
.
From
Latin
principΔlis
β
first
,
chief
β,
from
prΔ«nceps
β
leader
β.
noun
the
original
amount
of
money
that
is
lent
or
invested
,
not
including
interest
β’
You
pay
interest
on
the
loan
as
well
as
the
principal
.
You
pay
interest
on
the
loan
as
well
as
the
principal
.
β’
She
invested
$10
,
000
as
the
principal
and
earned
interest
each
year
.
She
invested
$10
,
000
as
the
principal
and
earned
interest
each
year
.
Applied
in
finance
since
the
19th
century
to
mean
the
chief
sum
of
money
.
noun
a
leading
performer
in
a
play
,
opera
,
or
ballet
β’
She
was
promoted
to
principal
dancer
after
just
three
seasons
.
She
was
promoted
to
principal
dancer
after
just
three
seasons
.
β’
The
principal
sang
the
opening
aria
flawlessly
.
The
principal
sang
the
opening
aria
flawlessly
.
Sense
arose
in
the
17th
century
for
leading
actors
in
theatre
companies
.
distinct
adjective
clearly
noticeable
and
easy
to
recognize
.
β’
There
was
a
distinct
smell
of
fresh
paint
in
the
hallway
.
There
was
a
distinct
smell
of
fresh
paint
in
the
hallway
.
β’
I
heard
a
distinct
knock
at
the
door
late
at
night
.
I
heard
a
distinct
knock
at
the
door
late
at
night
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
"
distinctus
,"
past
participle
of
"
distinguere
"
meaning
β
to
separate
,
distinguish
.β
adjective
clearly
different
and
separate
from
something
else
.
β’
The
twins
developed
distinct
personalities
as
they
grew
older
.
The
twins
developed
distinct
personalities
as
they
grew
older
.
β’
English
and
Scottish
law
are
distinct
legal
systems
.
English
and
Scottish
law
are
distinct
legal
systems
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
"
distinctus
,"
past
participle
of
"
distinguere
"
meaning
β
to
separate
,
distinguish
.β
princess
noun
-
princess
,
princesses
spoken
:
a
kind
or
affectionate
term
of
address
for
a
little
girl
β’
Come
on
,
princess
,
it
β
s
time
for
bed
.
Come
on
,
princess
,
it
β
s
time
for
bed
.
β’
β
Do
you
want
sprinkles
on
your
ice
cream
,
princess
?β
the
vendor
asked
kindly
.
β
Do
you
want
sprinkles
on
your
ice
cream
,
princess
?β
the
vendor
asked
kindly
.
noun
-
princess
,
princesses
a
female
member
of
a
royal
family
,
especially
the
daughter
or
granddaughter
of
a
king
or
queen
,
or
the
wife
of
a
prince
β’
The
young
princess
waved
to
the
cheering
crowd
from
the
palace
balcony
.
The
young
princess
waved
to
the
cheering
crowd
from
the
palace
balcony
.
β’
When
the
king
fell
ill
,
the
princess
took
on
many
official
duties
.
When
the
king
fell
ill
,
the
princess
took
on
many
official
duties
.
Middle
English
β
princesse
β,
from
Old
French
,
from
Medieval
Latin
β
principissa
β,
feminine
of
β
princeps
β
meaning
β
first
,
chief
.β
noun
-
princess
,
princesses
informal
:
a
girl
or
woman
who
expects
special
treatment
,
behaves
in
a
spoiled
way
,
or
acts
overly
delicate
β’
Stop
acting
like
a
princess
and
help
us
carry
these
boxes
.
Stop
acting
like
a
princess
and
help
us
carry
these
boxes
.
β’
He
broke
up
with
her
because
she
was
too
much
of
a
princess
about
everything
.
He
broke
up
with
her
because
she
was
too
much
of
a
princess
about
everything
.