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since
preposition
from
a
particular
moment
in
the
past
up
to
now
•
I
have
lived
here
since
2010
.
I
have
lived
here
since
2010
.
•
The
museum
has
been
open
since
March
.
The
museum
has
been
open
since
March
.
conjunction
from
the
time
that
something
happened
in
the
past
until
now
•
It
’
s
been
three
years
since
we
last
saw
each
other
.
It
’
s
been
three
years
since
we
last
saw
each
other
.
•
I
have
grown
a
lot
since
I
started
college
.
I
have
grown
a
lot
since
I
started
college
.
conjunction
because
;
for
the
reason
that
•
Since
it
was
raining
,
we
stayed
indoors
.
Since
it
was
raining
,
we
stayed
indoors
.
•
Since
you
are
here
early
,
let
’
s
have
coffee
.
Since
you
are
here
early
,
let
’
s
have
coffee
.
adverb
during
the
time
after
the
point
already
mentioned
•
He
left
for
Spain
in
June
and
hasn
’
t
been
back
since
.
He
left
for
Spain
in
June
and
hasn
’
t
been
back
since
.
•
Their
band
broke
up
in
2015
and
they
’
ve
been
silent
since
.
Their
band
broke
up
in
2015
and
they
’
ve
been
silent
since
.
include
verb
-
include
,
including
,
includes
,
included
to
have
someone
or
something
as
part
of
a
whole
•
The
tour
price
includes
hotel
accommodation
and
breakfast
.
The
tour
price
includes
hotel
accommodation
and
breakfast
.
•
This
phone
box
includes
a
charger
and
wireless
earbuds
.
This
phone
box
includes
a
charger
and
wireless
earbuds
.
From
Latin
‘
includere
’
meaning
‘
to
shut
in
’
or
‘
enclose
’.
verb
-
include
,
including
,
includes
,
included
to
make
someone
part
of
a
group
,
activity
,
or
list
•
Please
include
Jasmine
in
the
invitation
list
.
Please
include
Jasmine
in
the
invitation
list
.
•
They
included
me
in
their
weekend
trip
plans
.
They
included
me
in
their
weekend
trip
plans
.
Same
origin
as
the
first
sense
:
Latin
‘
includere
’.
including
preposition
having
someone
or
something
as
a
part
of
the
whole
group
or
amount
•
The
tour
price
is
$50
,
including
all
entrance
fees
.
The
tour
price
is
$50
,
including
all
entrance
fees
.
•
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
•
The
chef
is
including
a
vegetarian
option
on
the
menu
.
The
chef
is
including
a
vegetarian
option
on
the
menu
.
•
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
•
Prices
usually
increase
before
the
holidays
.
Prices
usually
increase
before
the
holidays
.
•
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
•
There
was
a
sharp
increase
in
online
sales
last
year
.
There
was
a
sharp
increase
in
online
sales
last
year
.
•
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
‘
growth
’
or
‘
ascent
’.
income
noun
money
that
a
person
or
household
receives
,
especially
on
a
regular
basis
,
from
work
,
business
,
investments
,
or
other
sources
•
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
.
•
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
‘
income
’
meaning
‘
entrance
or
arrival
’,
later
‘
revenue
’,
from
‘
in
’
+
‘
come
’
noun
the
money
that
a
company
or
organization
has
left
after
subtracting
all
costs
and
expenses
;
profit
•
Despite
higher
sales
,
the
company's
income
fell
because
of
rising
costs
.
Despite
higher
sales
,
the
company's
income
fell
because
of
rising
costs
.
•
Investors
look
carefully
at
net
income
before
buying
shares
.
Investors
look
carefully
at
net
income
before
buying
shares
.
specialized
sense
evolved
in
the
18th–19th
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
•
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
.
•
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
prīncipium
“
beginning
,
basis
,
fundamental
truth
”.
noun
a
basic
scientific
fact
or
natural
law
that
explains
how
something
works
or
why
something
happens
•
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
.
•
The
teacher
explained
the
Archimedes
’
principle
that
an
object
floats
if
it
displaces
its
own
weight
in
water
.
The
teacher
explained
the
Archimedes
’
principle
that
an
object
floats
if
it
displaces
its
own
weight
in
water
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
prīncipium
,
meaning
a
beginning
or
fundamental
truth
.
inch
noun
-
inch
,
inches
a
unit
of
length
equal
to
2
.
54
centimetres
•
The
picture
frame
is
eight
inches
wide
.
The
picture
frame
is
eight
inches
wide
.
•
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
•
The
ball
stopped
an
inch
from
the
goal
line
.
The
ball
stopped
an
inch
from
the
goal
line
.
•
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
•
The
caterpillar
inched
along
the
branch
.
The
caterpillar
inched
along
the
branch
.
•
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
•
A
minor
incident
at
the
airport
delayed
the
flight
for
an
hour
.
A
minor
incident
at
the
airport
delayed
the
flight
for
an
hour
.
•
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
‘
incident-
’,
present
participle
of
‘
incidere
’
meaning
‘
to
fall
upon
,
happen
’.
noun
a
violent
or
disruptive
event
that
draws
official
attention
or
requires
police
or
military
action
•
Soldiers
were
dispatched
after
a
border
incident
left
two
guards
injured
.
Soldiers
were
dispatched
after
a
border
incident
left
two
guards
injured
.
•
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
•
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
.
•
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
•
The
coastal
town
has
become
increasingly
popular
with
tourists
each
summer
.
The
coastal
town
has
become
increasingly
popular
with
tourists
each
summer
.
•
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
“
increasing
” (
growing
larger
or
greater
)
with
the
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
”,
first
recorded
in
the
17th
century
.
convince
verb
-
convince
,
convincing
,
convinces
,
convinced
to
make
someone
accept
that
something
is
true
or
real
•
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
.
•
Her
honest
smile
finally
convinced
him
of
her
sincerity
.
Her
honest
smile
finally
convinced
him
of
her
sincerity
.
Borrowed
into
Middle
English
from
Latin
“
convincere
,”
meaning
“
to
overcome
decisively
,
prove
,”
from
com-
“
together
”
+
vincere
“
to
conquer
.”
verb
-
convince
,
convincing
,
convinces
,
convinced
to
persuade
someone
to
do
something
by
giving
good
reasons
•
I
finally
convince
my
brother
to
try
sushi
for
the
first
time
.
I
finally
convince
my
brother
to
try
sushi
for
the
first
time
.
•
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
“
convincere
,”
meaning
“
to
overcome
decisively
,
prove
,”
from
com-
“
together
”
+
vincere
“
to
conquer
.”
increased
verb
-
increase
,
increasing
,
increases
,
increased
past
tense
and
past
participle
form
of
the
verb
“
increase
,”
meaning
that
something
became
greater
in
number
,
size
,
amount
,
or
degree
•
Sales
increased
after
the
new
commercial
aired
.
Sales
increased
after
the
new
commercial
aired
.
•
The
river
’
s
water
level
increased
overnight
because
of
heavy
rain
.
The
river
’
s
water
level
increased
overnight
because
of
heavy
rain
.
adjective
greater
in
amount
,
size
,
or
level
than
before
•
We
have
to
cover
the
increased
costs
of
materials
.
We
have
to
cover
the
increased
costs
of
materials
.
•
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
•
The
young
prince
waved
happily
from
the
palace
balcony
.
The
young
prince
waved
happily
from
the
palace
balcony
.
•
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
•
The
prince
signed
a
treaty
to
secure
peace
with
the
neighboring
kingdom
.
The
prince
signed
a
treaty
to
secure
peace
with
the
neighboring
kingdom
.
•
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
•
Thanks
for
carrying
my
boxes
—
you
’
re
a
real
prince
!
Thanks
for
carrying
my
boxes
—
you
’
re
a
real
prince
!
•
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
(
1958–2016
),
an
American
singer
,
songwriter
,
and
multi-instrumentalist
known
for
his
eclectic
music
and
flamboyant
style
•
Prince
’
s
album
“
Purple
Rain
”
became
a
worldwide
phenomenon
in
1984
.
Prince
’
s
album
“
Purple
Rain
”
became
a
worldwide
phenomenon
in
1984
.
•
The
city
of
Minneapolis
honored
Prince
by
painting
a
giant
mural
of
him
downtown
.
The
city
of
Minneapolis
honored
Prince
by
painting
a
giant
mural
of
him
downtown
.
incredible
adjective
extremely
good
,
exciting
,
or
impressive
•
The
view
from
the
mountain
peak
was
incredible
.
The
view
from
the
mountain
peak
was
incredible
.
•
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
•
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
.
•
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
•
The
population
of
the
city
is
increasing
every
year
.
The
population
of
the
city
is
increasing
every
year
.
•
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
“
increase
”
+
the
present-participle
suffix
“
-ing
”.
adjective
growing
larger
in
number
,
amount
,
or
level
•
There
is
an
increasing
demand
for
electric
cars
.
There
is
an
increasing
demand
for
electric
cars
.
•
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
“
increase
”,
used
adjectivally
since
the
17th
century
.
noun
-
increasing
the
act
of
making
something
larger
or
of
becoming
larger
•
The
increasing
of
the
budget
allowed
the
school
to
buy
new
computers
.
The
increasing
of
the
budget
allowed
the
school
to
buy
new
computers
.
•
Regular
exercise
leads
to
the
increasing
of
muscle
strength
.
Regular
exercise
leads
to
the
increasing
of
muscle
strength
.
Gerund
form
of
the
verb
“
increase
”,
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
•
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
.
•
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
“
to
form
into
a
body
,”
from
in-
“
into
”
+
corpus
“
body
.”
verb
-
incorporate
,
incorporating
,
incorporates
,
incorporated
to
create
a
legal
corporation
,
or
to
become
one
•
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
.
•
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
•
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
.
•
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
“
not
having
a
body
.”
incentive
noun
something
that
encourages
a
person
to
do
something
or
to
work
harder
•
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
.
•
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
“
something
that
stimulates
,”
from
Latin
incinere
“
to
sing
,
play
” (
figuratively
“
set
the
tune
”);
later
broadened
to
any
form
of
motivation
.
noun
a
payment
,
discount
,
or
other
benefit
offered
to
encourage
a
specific
economic
action
•
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
.
•
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
“
incentive
,”
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
•
The
cake
was
incredibly
delicious
,
and
everyone
asked
for
seconds
.
The
cake
was
incredibly
delicious
,
and
everyone
asked
for
seconds
.
•
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
•
Incredibly
,
the
tiny
boat
survived
the
massive
storm
.
Incredibly
,
the
tiny
boat
survived
the
massive
storm
.
•
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
•
There
is
a
clear
distinction
between
fact
and
opinion
.
There
is
a
clear
distinction
between
fact
and
opinion
.
•
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
‘
distinctio
’
meaning
‘
separation
,
distinction
’.
noun
-
distinction
a
mark
of
honor
,
excellence
,
or
special
recognition
•
She
graduated
with
distinction
from
medical
school
.
She
graduated
with
distinction
from
medical
school
.
•
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
‘
honor
or
excellence
’
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
•
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
.
•
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
‘
distingere
’
meaning
‘
to
separate
,
set
apart
’,
emphasizing
a
special
quality
that
differentiates
.
principal
noun
the
person
in
charge
of
a
school
•
The
principal
greeted
the
students
at
the
front
gate
every
morning
.
The
principal
greeted
the
students
at
the
front
gate
every
morning
.
•
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
•
The
principal
reason
I
moved
was
to
be
closer
to
my
family
.
The
principal
reason
I
moved
was
to
be
closer
to
my
family
.
•
Clean
water
is
the
principal
need
in
the
disaster
area
.
Clean
water
is
the
principal
need
in
the
disaster
area
.
From
Latin
principālis
“
first
,
chief
”,
from
prīnceps
“
leader
”.
noun
the
original
amount
of
money
that
is
lent
or
invested
,
not
including
interest
•
You
pay
interest
on
the
loan
as
well
as
the
principal
.
You
pay
interest
on
the
loan
as
well
as
the
principal
.
•
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
•
She
was
promoted
to
principal
dancer
after
just
three
seasons
.
She
was
promoted
to
principal
dancer
after
just
three
seasons
.
•
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
.
•
There
was
a
distinct
smell
of
fresh
paint
in
the
hallway
.
There
was
a
distinct
smell
of
fresh
paint
in
the
hallway
.
•
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
“
to
separate
,
distinguish
.”
adjective
clearly
different
and
separate
from
something
else
.
•
The
twins
developed
distinct
personalities
as
they
grew
older
.
The
twins
developed
distinct
personalities
as
they
grew
older
.
•
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
“
to
separate
,
distinguish
.”
princess
noun
-
princess
,
princesses
spoken
:
a
kind
or
affectionate
term
of
address
for
a
little
girl
•
Come
on
,
princess
,
it
’
s
time
for
bed
.
Come
on
,
princess
,
it
’
s
time
for
bed
.
•
“
Do
you
want
sprinkles
on
your
ice
cream
,
princess
?”
the
vendor
asked
kindly
.
“
Do
you
want
sprinkles
on
your
ice
cream
,
princess
?”
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
•
The
young
princess
waved
to
the
cheering
crowd
from
the
palace
balcony
.
The
young
princess
waved
to
the
cheering
crowd
from
the
palace
balcony
.
•
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
‘
princesse
’,
from
Old
French
,
from
Medieval
Latin
‘
principissa
’,
feminine
of
‘
princeps
’
meaning
“
first
,
chief
.”
noun
-
princess
,
princesses
informal
:
a
girl
or
woman
who
expects
special
treatment
,
behaves
in
a
spoiled
way
,
or
acts
overly
delicate
•
Stop
acting
like
a
princess
and
help
us
carry
these
boxes
.
Stop
acting
like
a
princess
and
help
us
carry
these
boxes
.
•
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
.
province
noun
a
large
part
of
a
country
that
has
its
own
local
government
or
administrative
division
•
Quebec
is
the
largest
province
in
Canada
by
area
.
Quebec
is
the
largest
province
in
Canada
by
area
.
•
They
traveled
through
every
province
of
Vietnam
on
motorbikes
.
They
traveled
through
every
province
of
Vietnam
on
motorbikes
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
provincia
"
territory
under
Roman
rule
".
noun
(
the
provinces
)
all
parts
of
a
country
that
are
outside
the
capital
city
•
After
years
in
London
,
she
moved
back
to
the
provinces
.
After
years
in
London
,
she
moved
back
to
the
provinces
.
•
Artists
from
the
provinces
often
struggle
to
break
into
the
capital's
galleries
.
Artists
from
the
provinces
often
struggle
to
break
into
the
capital's
galleries
.
noun
a
field
of
activity
,
knowledge
,
or
responsibility
that
belongs
to
a
particular
person
or
group
•
Finance
is
the
province
of
the
accounting
department
.
Finance
is
the
province
of
the
accounting
department
.
•
Matters
of
discipline
are
the
teacher's
province
.
Matters
of
discipline
are
the
teacher's
province
.
noun
(
religion
)
an
ecclesiastical
district
under
the
authority
of
an
archbishop
•
The
Archbishop
of
Canterbury
oversees
the
province
of
Canterbury
.
The
Archbishop
of
Canterbury
oversees
the
province
of
Canterbury
.
•
Each
diocesan
bishop
within
the
province
reports
to
the
archbishop
.
Each
diocesan
bishop
within
the
province
reports
to
the
archbishop
.
convinced
adjective
certain
that
something
is
true
or
will
happen
•
After
reading
the
evidence
,
Maria
was
convinced
the
invention
would
work
.
After
reading
the
evidence
,
Maria
was
convinced
the
invention
would
work
.
•
"
I
’
m
convinced
this
shortcut
will
save
us
time
,"
the
male
driver
said
while
turning
down
a
narrow
side
street
.
"
I
’
m
convinced
this
shortcut
will
save
us
time
,"
the
male
driver
said
while
turning
down
a
narrow
side
street
.
verb
-
convince
,
convincing
,
convinces
,
convinced
simple
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
convince
•
The
advertisement
convinced
me
to
try
the
new
coffee
brand
.
The
advertisement
convinced
me
to
try
the
new
coffee
brand
.
•
His
calm
explanation
finally
convinced
the
angry
customer
.
His
calm
explanation
finally
convinced
the
angry
customer
.
adjective
having
a
strong
and
lasting
belief
in
a
particular
idea
,
cause
,
or
religion
•
Lena
is
a
convinced
pacifist
who
refuses
to
carry
any
weapons
.
Lena
is
a
convinced
pacifist
who
refuses
to
carry
any
weapons
.
•
As
a
convinced
environmentalist
,
he
cycles
to
work
every
day
.
As
a
convinced
environmentalist
,
he
cycles
to
work
every
day
.
instinct
noun
a
natural
feeling
or
drive
that
makes
people
or
animals
behave
in
a
particular
way
without
having
to
think
or
learn
•
When
the
car
skidded
on
the
wet
road
,
Maya
’
s
instinct
told
her
to
duck
down
behind
the
seat
.
When
the
car
skidded
on
the
wet
road
,
Maya
’
s
instinct
told
her
to
duck
down
behind
the
seat
.
•
A
mother
cat
’
s
instinct
makes
her
hide
her
kittens
in
a
quiet
,
dark
corner
of
the
barn
.
A
mother
cat
’
s
instinct
makes
her
hide
her
kittens
in
a
quiet
,
dark
corner
of
the
barn
.
From
Latin
“
instinctus
” (
impulse
,
prompting
),
past
participle
of
“
instinguere
”
meaning
“
to
incite
”
or
“
impart
movement
”.
noun
a
natural
ability
or
tendency
that
helps
someone
do
something
well
,
often
without
conscious
thought
•
She
has
an
instinct
for
picking
the
sweetest
strawberries
in
the
field
.
She
has
an
instinct
for
picking
the
sweetest
strawberries
in
the
field
.
•
His
business
instinct
warned
him
that
the
flashy
proposal
was
too
risky
.
His
business
instinct
warned
him
that
the
flashy
proposal
was
too
risky
.
adjective
(
archaic
,
literary
)
deeply
filled
or
imbued
with
a
particular
quality
•
The
meadow
was
instinct
with
the
soft
hum
of
bees
and
the
scent
of
wildflowers
.
The
meadow
was
instinct
with
the
soft
hum
of
bees
and
the
scent
of
wildflowers
.
•
His
speech
was
instinct
with
quiet
determination
that
inspired
the
crowd
.
His
speech
was
instinct
with
quiet
determination
that
inspired
the
crowd
.
Obsolete
adjective
sense
from
the
same
Latin
root
as
the
noun
,
meaning
‘
inspired
,
animated
’.