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get
verb
-
get
,
getting
,
gets
,
got
,
gotten
to
receive
or
obtain
something
•
Did
you
get
my
email
yesterday
?
Did
you
get
my
email
yesterday
?
•
Children
usually
get
a
lot
of
presents
at
Christmas
.
Children
usually
get
a
lot
of
presents
at
Christmas
.
From
Old
English
‘
gietan
’
meaning
‘
to
obtain
,
to
seize
’.
verb
-
get
,
getting
,
gets
,
got
,
gotten
to
become
or
come
into
a
new
state
or
condition
•
It
’
s
getting
cold
outside
.
It
’
s
getting
cold
outside
.
•
Don
’
t
get
angry
;
we
can
fix
the
problem
.
Don
’
t
get
angry
;
we
can
fix
the
problem
.
Sense
shift
from
‘
obtain
’
to
‘
acquire
a
state
’
recorded
since
the
14th
century
.
verb
-
get
,
getting
,
gets
,
got
,
gotten
to
arrive
at
a
place
•
What
time
did
you
get
home
last
night
?
What
time
did
you
get
home
last
night
?
•
We
need
to
get
to
the
station
by
noon
.
We
need
to
get
to
the
station
by
noon
.
Arrival
sense
developed
from
the
idea
of
‘
obtaining
a
destination
’.
verb
-
get
,
getting
,
gets
,
got
,
gotten
to
understand
or
comprehend
something
•
I
didn
’
t
get
the
joke
at
first
.
I
didn
’
t
get
the
joke
at
first
.
•
Do
you
get
what
the
teacher
means
?
Do
you
get
what
the
teacher
means
?
Comprehension
meaning
appears
in
1890s
American
English
.
verb
-
get
,
getting
,
gets
,
got
,
gotten
(
informal
)
to
buy
or
obtain
by
paying
for
something
•
Can
you
get
some
milk
on
your
way
home
?
Can
you
get
some
milk
on
your
way
home
?
•
I
got
a
new
phone
last
week
.
I
got
a
new
phone
last
week
.
Buying
sense
evolved
from
‘
obtain
’
in
early
20th-century
colloquial
speech
.
verb
-
get
,
getting
,
gets
,
got
,
gotten
to
persuade
or
cause
someone
to
do
something
(
usually
with
an
object
+
infinitive
)
•
I
can
never
get
my
brother
to
clean
his
room
.
I
can
never
get
my
brother
to
clean
his
room
.
•
They
finally
got
the
project
team
to
agree
on
a
plan
.
They
finally
got
the
project
team
to
agree
on
a
plan
.
‘
Cause
to
’
sense
attested
since
the
16th
century
.
write
verb
-
write
,
writing
,
writes
,
wrote
,
written
to
form
letters
,
words
,
or
symbols
on
a
surface
such
as
paper
,
a
screen
,
or
a
board
using
a
pen
,
pencil
,
keyboard
,
or
other
tool
•
She
writes
neatly
in
her
notebook
every
morning
.
She
writes
neatly
in
her
notebook
every
morning
.
•
I
learned
to
write
my
name
when
I
was
four
.
I
learned
to
write
my
name
when
I
was
four
.
Old
English
"
writan
"
meaning
"
to
scratch
,
draw
,
inscribe
".
verb
-
write
,
writing
,
writes
,
wrote
,
written
to
create
and
organize
words
to
produce
something
such
as
a
story
,
article
,
song
,
or
computer
program
•
He
wants
to
write
a
novel
about
his
travels
.
He
wants
to
write
a
novel
about
his
travels
.
•
The
journalist
wrote
an
article
on
climate
change
.
The
journalist
wrote
an
article
on
climate
change
.
Old
English
"
writan
"
shifting
from
"
scratch
"
to
"
compose
in
words
"
during
the
Middle
English
period
.
verb
-
write
,
writing
,
writes
,
wrote
,
written
to
send
someone
a
letter
,
note
,
postcard
,
or
email
•
Don't
forget
to
write
your
grandmother
a
thank-you
letter
.
Don't
forget
to
write
your
grandmother
a
thank-you
letter
.
•
She
wrote
to
me
last
week
with
the
good
news
.
She
wrote
to
me
last
week
with
the
good
news
.
Use
of
"
write
"
meaning
"
communicate
by
letter
"
dates
from
the
12th
century
.
verb
-
write
,
writing
,
writes
,
wrote
,
written
(
computing
)
to
record
data
onto
a
file
,
disk
,
memory
chip
,
or
other
storage
medium
•
The
program
writes
the
results
to
a
log
file
every
hour
.
The
program
writes
the
results
to
a
log
file
every
hour
.
•
Make
sure
you
write
the
changes
to
disk
before
shutting
down
.
Make
sure
you
write
the
changes
to
disk
before
shutting
down
.
Technical
sense
developed
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
magnetic
storage
devices
.
often
adverb
-
often
,
oftener
,
oftenest
many
times
or
on
many
occasions
•
I
often
walk
to
work
instead
of
taking
the
bus
.
I
often
walk
to
work
instead
of
taking
the
bus
.
•
They
often
go
camping
in
the
mountains
during
summer
.
They
often
go
camping
in
the
mountains
during
summer
.
Old
English
“
oft
”
meaning
“
frequently
,”
with
the
–en
suffix
added
in
Middle
English
for
adverbial
use
.
listen
verb
to
pay
attention
to
sounds
on
purpose
,
often
so
you
can
hear
,
understand
,
or
enjoy
them
•
Everyone
sat
quietly
to
listen
to
the
storyteller
.
Everyone
sat
quietly
to
listen
to
the
storyteller
.
•
I
like
to
listen
to
jazz
while
cooking
dinner
.
I
like
to
listen
to
jazz
while
cooking
dinner
.
Old
English
“
hlysnan
”
meaning
“
to
pay
attention
by
hearing
.”
Over
centuries
the
initial
h-
sound
was
lost
and
the
word
evolved
into
Modern
English
“
listen
.”
interjection
used
to
get
someone
’
s
attention
before
you
speak
or
to
stress
that
what
you
are
about
to
say
is
important
•
Listen
,
we
need
to
leave
right
now
.
Listen
,
we
need
to
leave
right
now
.
•
She
raised
her
hand
and
said
, "
Listen
,
that's
not
what
I
meant
."
She
raised
her
hand
and
said
, "
Listen
,
that's
not
what
I
meant
."
Same
origin
as
the
verb
.
Its
use
as
an
attention-getter
dates
from
the
late
19th
century
,
modeled
on
imperative
commands
.
noun
an
act
of
paying
attention
to
something
you
can
hear
•
Give
this
song
a
listen
and
tell
me
what
you
think
.
Give
this
song
a
listen
and
tell
me
what
you
think
.
•
The
teacher's
speech
was
worth
a
careful
listen
.
The
teacher's
speech
was
worth
a
careful
listen
.
Formed
from
the
verb
,
with
recorded
noun
use
since
the
early
20th
century
.
eat
verb
-
eat
,
eating
,
eats
,
ate
,
eaten
to
put
food
in
your
mouth
,
chew
it
,
and
swallow
it
;
to
have
a
meal
•
Babies
learn
to
eat
solid
food
around
six
months
.
Babies
learn
to
eat
solid
food
around
six
months
.
•
Please
eat
your
vegetables
before
dessert
.
Please
eat
your
vegetables
before
dessert
.
Old
English
etan
,
from
Proto-Germanic
*etaną
,
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
•
The
new
software
eats up
a
lot
of
memory
.
The
new
software
eats up
a
lot
of
memory
.
•
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
•
Rust
had
eaten
holes
in
the
metal
fence
.
Rust
had
eaten
holes
in
the
metal
fence
.
•
The
acid
ate through
the
plastic
container
.
The
acid
ate through
the
plastic
container
.
forget
verb
-
forget
,
forgetting
,
forgets
,
forgot
,
forgotten
to
fail
to
remember
something
or
someone
•
I
often
forget
my
neighbor's
name
even
though
we
talk
every
day
.
I
often
forget
my
neighbor's
name
even
though
we
talk
every
day
.
•
Rita
forgot
what
time
the
meeting
started
and
arrived
late
.
Rita
forgot
what
time
the
meeting
started
and
arrived
late
.
Old
English
forgietan
,
from
for–
(
completely
)
+
gietan
(
to
get
,
grasp
mentally
),
meaning
originally
‘
lose
grasp
of
’.
attention
noun
-
attention
the
act
of
focusing
your
mind
on
something
or
someone
so
that
you
notice
,
hear
,
or
understand
them
•
Please
pay attention
to
the
road
while
you
drive
.
Please
pay attention
to
the
road
while
you
drive
.
•
The
teacher
clapped
to
get
the
students'
attention
.
The
teacher
clapped
to
get
the
students'
attention
.
Borrowed
from
Old
French
atencion
,
from
Latin
attentio
“
stretching
toward
,
application
of
the
mind
”.
noun
-
attention
care
,
help
,
or
treatment
given
to
someone
or
something
to
keep
them
healthy
,
working
,
or
in
good
condition
•
This
plant
needs
special
attention
during
the
hot
summer
months
.
This
plant
needs
special
attention
during
the
hot
summer
months
.
•
The
old
engine
works
again
after
some
careful
attention
from
the
mechanic
.
The
old
engine
works
again
after
some
careful
attention
from
the
mechanic
.
interjection
a
spoken
command
ordering
people
,
especially
soldiers
,
to
stand
straight
and
silent
in
a
formal
posture
•
The
drill
sergeant
barked
"
Attention
!"
and
the
recruits
snapped
to
position
.
The
drill
sergeant
barked
"
Attention
!"
and
the
recruits
snapped
to
position
.
•
Before
the
ceremony
began
,
the
officer
called
out
"
Attention
"
to
the
guards
.
Before
the
ceremony
began
,
the
officer
called
out
"
Attention
"
to
the
guards
.
attentions
noun
acts
of
courtesy
or
romantic
interest
,
such
as
compliments
or
small
gifts
,
that
show
you
like
someone
•
He
tried
to
win
her
over
with
small
attentions
like
handwritten
notes
and
flowers
.
He
tried
to
win
her
over
with
small
attentions
like
handwritten
notes
and
flowers
.
•
She
politely
rejected
his
unwanted
attentions
.
She
politely
rejected
his
unwanted
attentions
.
ten
adjective
Nine
plus
one
;
the
number
that
comes
after
nine
and
before
eleven
.
•
Maya
is
turning
ten
years
old
today
.
Maya
is
turning
ten
years
old
today
.
•
There
are
ten
apples
in
the
basket
.
There
are
ten
apples
in
the
basket
.
noun
The
figure
10
,
or
a
mark
showing
this
number
,
especially
as
the
highest
or
perfect
score
.
•
The
gymnast
received
a
perfect
ten
for
her
routine
.
The
gymnast
received
a
perfect
ten
for
her
routine
.
•
Please
write
a
big
ten
at
the
top
of
the
page
.
Please
write
a
big
ten
at
the
top
of
the
page
.
noun
A
banknote
worth
ten
units
of
money
,
for
example
ten
dollars
or
ten
pounds
.
•
I
paid
with
a
ten
and
got
some
coins
back
.
I
paid
with
a
ten
and
got
some
coins
back
.
•
Do
you
have
a
spare
ten
for
the
cab
?
Do
you
have
a
spare
ten
for
the
cab
?
noun
In
card
games
,
the
playing
card
that
carries
the
number
10
and
shows
ten
symbols
of
its
suit
.
•
She
laid
down
the
ten
of
hearts
to
win
the
trick
.
She
laid
down
the
ten
of
hearts
to
win
the
trick
.
•
I
drew
a
ten
and
busted
in
blackjack
.
I
drew
a
ten
and
busted
in
blackjack
.
bit
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
past
tense
of
“
bite
”:
to
cut
or
grip
with
the
teeth
•
The
dog
bit
the
mail
carrier
on
the
leg
.
The
dog
bit
the
mail
carrier
on
the
leg
.
•
She
accidentally
bit
her
tongue
while
chewing
.
She
accidentally
bit
her
tongue
while
chewing
.
Old
English
‘
bitan
’;
the
past
tense
‘
bit
’
has
survived
into
Modern
English
.
beat
verb
-
beat
,
beating
,
beats
,
beaten
to
strike
someone
or
something
repeatedly
or
forcefully
•
The
chef
beat
the
eggs
quickly
to
make
them
fluffy
.
The
chef
beat
the
eggs
quickly
to
make
them
fluffy
.
•
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
•
Our
team
finally
beat
the
champions
in
the
final
game
.
Our
team
finally
beat
the
champions
in
the
final
game
.
•
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
•
My
heart
beat
faster
when
I
saw
the
roller
coaster
.
My
heart
beat
faster
when
I
saw
the
roller
coaster
.
•
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
•
The
DJ
mixed
a
new
beat
that
made
everyone
dance
.
The
DJ
mixed
a
new
beat
that
made
everyone
dance
.
•
Clap
to
the
beat
so
we
stay
together
.
Clap
to
the
beat
so
we
stay
together
.
adjective
-
beat
,
beating
,
beats
,
beaten
extremely
tired
;
exhausted
•
After
the
marathon
,
I
was
completely
beat
.
After
the
marathon
,
I
was
completely
beat
.
•
You
look
beat
—
sit
down
and
rest
.
You
look
beat
—
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
•
The
rookie
officer
walked
his
beat
downtown
every
night
.
The
rookie
officer
walked
his
beat
downtown
every
night
.
•
Politics
is
the
reporter's
main
beat
.
Politics
is
the
reporter's
main
beat
.
tend
verb
-
tend
,
tending
,
tends
,
tended
to
usually
behave
in
a
particular
way
or
to
be
likely
to
do
something
•
Children
tend
to
copy
the
behavior
of
their
parents
.
Children
tend
to
copy
the
behavior
of
their
parents
.
•
I
tend
to
get
sleepy
after
lunch
.
I
tend
to
get
sleepy
after
lunch
.
From
Middle
English
tenden
,
from
Old
French
tendre
,
from
Latin
tendere
meaning
“
to
stretch
”
or
“
to
incline
”.
verb
-
tend
,
tending
,
tends
,
tended
to
look
after
someone
or
something
;
to
take
care
of
•
The
farmer
tended
his
sheep
all
night
.
The
farmer
tended
his
sheep
all
night
.
•
Could
you
tend
the
soup
while
I
answer
the
phone
?
Could
you
tend
the
soup
while
I
answer
the
phone
?
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
tendere
“
to
stretch
”,
which
developed
the
idea
of
“
stretching
one
’
s
attention
toward
”
someone
or
something
.
verb
-
tend
,
tending
,
tends
,
tended
to
move
or
develop
in
a
particular
direction
or
toward
a
particular
result
•
The
discussion
tended
toward
politics
.
The
discussion
tended
toward
politics
.
•
Prices
tend
upward
when
demand
is
high
.
Prices
tend
upward
when
demand
is
high
.
Developed
from
the
same
Latin
root
as
other
senses
,
focusing
on
the
sense
of
“
stretching
or
leaning
toward
”
a
direction
.
content
adjective
feeling
quietly
happy
and
satisfied
with
what
you
have
or
with
the
situation
•
After
finishing
her
painting
,
Lena
felt
content
and
smiled
softly
.
After
finishing
her
painting
,
Lena
felt
content
and
smiled
softly
.
•
The
baby
lay
content
in
his
crib
after
a
warm
bottle
.
The
baby
lay
content
in
his
crib
after
a
warm
bottle
.
From
Latin
contentus
“
satisfied
”,
past
participle
of
continēre
“
to
hold
together
”.
noun
-
content
the
ideas
,
information
,
or
creative
material
contained
in
something
such
as
a
book
,
website
,
video
,
or
show
•
The
documentary
’
s
content
was
both
educational
and
entertaining
.
The
documentary
’
s
content
was
both
educational
and
entertaining
.
•
Teachers
must
check
that
online
content
is
appropriate
for
students
.
Teachers
must
check
that
online
content
is
appropriate
for
students
.
Sense
developed
in
the
late
19th
century
with
the
rise
of
mass
media
,
extending
the
idea
of
what
is
“
contained
”
in
a
publication
.
noun
-
content
the
amount
of
a
particular
substance
that
something
contains
,
often
shown
as
a
percentage
•
This
yogurt
has
a
high
protein
content
.
This
yogurt
has
a
high
protein
content
.
•
Doctors
monitor
the
oxygen
content
in
a
patient
’
s
blood
.
Doctors
monitor
the
oxygen
content
in
a
patient
’
s
blood
.
From
Latin
contentum
,
neuter
past
participle
of
continēre
“
to
hold
together
”,
referring
to
what
is
held
within
.
verb
to
make
someone
feel
satisfied
so
that
they
no
longer
want
anything
else
•
The
king
tried
to
content
the
angry
villagers
with
promises
of
grain
.
The
king
tried
to
content
the
angry
villagers
with
promises
of
grain
.
•
No
amount
of
praise
could
content
her
ambitious
spirit
.
No
amount
of
praise
could
content
her
ambitious
spirit
.
From
Middle
French
contenter
,
from
Latin
contentus
“
satisfied
”.
attend
verb
to
go
to
and
be
present
at
a
particular
event
,
meeting
,
or
place
•
More
than
two
hundred
people
attended
the
concert
last
night
.
More
than
two
hundred
people
attended
the
concert
last
night
.
•
Will
you
attend
the
meeting
tomorrow
morning
?
Will
you
attend
the
meeting
tomorrow
morning
?
From
Middle
English
‘
attenden
’,
from
Old
French
‘
atendre
’,
from
Latin
‘
attendere
’
meaning
‘
to
give
heed
to
’.
verb
to
go
regularly
to
a
place
such
as
a
school
,
class
,
or
club
•
Both
of
her
children
attend
the
local
elementary
school
.
Both
of
her
children
attend
the
local
elementary
school
.
•
I
used
to
attend
karate
classes
every
Friday
.
I
used
to
attend
karate
classes
every
Friday
.
verb
to
give
attention
or
care
to
something
or
someone
;
to
deal
with
•
The
nurse
quickly
attended to
the
injured
passenger
.
The
nurse
quickly
attended to
the
injured
passenger
.
•
Please
attend to
all
calls
while
I'm
out
.
Please
attend to
all
calls
while
I'm
out
.
verb
to
happen
together
with
,
or
as
a
result
of
,
another
event
or
situation
•
Economic
growth
is
often
attended
by
rising
inflation
.
Economic
growth
is
often
attended
by
rising
inflation
.
•
Great
responsibility
attends
high
office
.
Great
responsibility
attends
high
office
.
potential
adjective
able
to
develop
,
happen
,
or
become
real
in
the
future
,
but
not
existing
or
active
yet
•
She
is
a
potential
candidate
for
the
scholarship
.
She
is
a
potential
candidate
for
the
scholarship
.
•
Scientists
are
studying
potential
threats
from
climate
change
.
Scientists
are
studying
potential
threats
from
climate
change
.
from
Late
Latin
potentialis
“
powerful
,
possible
”,
from
Latin
potentia
“
power
”
adjective
able
to
happen
or
develop
in
the
future
,
but
not
certain
or
real
yet
.
•
Scientists
warned
about
potential
side
effects
before
releasing
the
new
medicine
.
Scientists
warned
about
potential
side
effects
before
releasing
the
new
medicine
.
•
We
walked
around
the
house
spotting
potential
places
for
a
garden
.
We
walked
around
the
house
spotting
potential
places
for
a
garden
.
From
Latin
"
potentialis
"
meaning
"
powerful
,
possible
",
from
"
potentia
" (
power
).
noun
-
potential
the
ability
or
possibility
that
someone
or
something
has
to
become
better
,
stronger
,
or
more
successful
.
•
The
teacher
saw
great
potential
in
Maya's
artwork
.
The
teacher
saw
great
potential
in
Maya's
artwork
.
•
With
training
,
the
puppy
has
the
potential
to
become
a
guide
dog
.
With
training
,
the
puppy
has
the
potential
to
become
a
guide
dog
.
Same
origin
as
the
adjective
sense
:
from
Latin
“
potentia
”
meaning
“
power
.”
noun
-
potential
the
ability
or
quality
that
can
grow
and
lead
to
success
or
usefulness
in
the
future
•
The
coach
sees
great
potential
in
the
new
player
.
The
coach
sees
great
potential
in
the
new
player
.
•
With
more
training
,
her
potential
will
shine
.
With
more
training
,
her
potential
will
shine
.
from
Late
Latin
potentialis
“
powerful
,
possible
”,
from
Latin
potentia
“
power
”
noun
(
physics
)
the
stored
energy
or
electric
pressure
that
can
cause
movement
or
do
work
when
released
.
•
Engineers
measured
the
gravitational
potential
at
the
top
of
the
dam
.
Engineers
measured
the
gravitational
potential
at
the
top
of
the
dam
.
•
The
voltmeter
showed
a
high
electrical
potential
.
The
voltmeter
showed
a
high
electrical
potential
.
Adopted
into
scientific
use
in
the
18th
century
to
express
the
idea
of
‘
power
that
could
be
used
’.
noun
the
amount
of
stored
energy
at
a
point
,
especially
electric
or
gravitational
energy
,
often
measured
as
a
difference
between
two
points
•
A
battery's
positive
terminal
is
at
a
higher
electric
potential
than
its
negative
terminal
.
A
battery's
positive
terminal
is
at
a
higher
electric
potential
than
its
negative
terminal
.
•
Gravitational
potential
increases
as
you
lift
an
object
higher
.
Gravitational
potential
increases
as
you
lift
an
object
higher
.
technical
sense
developed
in
19th-century
physics
from
earlier
general
meaning
of
"
power
to
act
"
writing
verb
-
write
,
writing
,
writes
,
wrote
,
written
present
participle
of
‘
write
’:
putting
words
on
paper
,
a
screen
,
or
another
surface
to
communicate
•
I
am
writing
a
thank-you
note
to
my
teacher
.
I
am
writing
a
thank-you
note
to
my
teacher
.
•
She
was
writing
her
first
novel
when
we
met
.
She
was
writing
her
first
novel
when
we
met
.
threaten
verb
to
say
you
will
hurt
,
punish
,
or
cause
trouble
for
someone
if
they
do
not
do
what
you
want
•
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
.
•
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
•
Dark
clouds
threatened
rain
,
so
we
packed
up
the
picnic
early
.
Dark
clouds
threatened
rain
,
so
we
packed
up
the
picnic
early
.
•
Rising
sea
levels
threaten
many
coastal
towns
around
the
world
.
Rising
sea
levels
threaten
many
coastal
towns
around
the
world
.
intend
verb
to
have
a
plan
or
goal
in
your
mind
about
what
you
will
do
•
She
intends
to
start
college
next
year
.
She
intends
to
start
college
next
year
.
•
They
intend
to
travel
across
Europe
by
train
this
summer
.
They
intend
to
travel
across
Europe
by
train
this
summer
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
‘
intendĕre
’
meaning
‘
stretch
toward
,
purpose
’.
verb
to
mean
something
or
have
a
particular
purpose
in
mind
when
you
say
or
do
it
•
What
did
you
intend
by
that
comment
?
What
did
you
intend
by
that
comment
?
•
The
author
intends
her
novel
to
inspire
young
readers
.
The
author
intends
her
novel
to
inspire
young
readers
.
verb
to
design
or
choose
something
for
a
particular
person
,
group
,
or
purpose
•
This
room
is
intended
for
guests
only
.
This
room
is
intended
for
guests
only
.
•
The
safety
instructions
are
intended
for
all
employees
.
The
safety
instructions
are
intended
for
all
employees
.
extend
verb
to
make
something
longer
,
larger
,
or
last
for
a
greater
amount
of
time
•
She
asked
the
architect
to
extend
the
balcony
so
it
could
fit
a
small
table
.
She
asked
the
architect
to
extend
the
balcony
so
it
could
fit
a
small
table
.
•
Because
of
the
snowstorm
,
the
teacher
extended
the
homework
deadline
by
two
days
.
Because
of
the
snowstorm
,
the
teacher
extended
the
homework
deadline
by
two
days
.
From
Latin
extendere
,
from
ex-
“
out
”
+
tendere
“
stretch
”.
verb
to
continue
or
reach
over
a
particular
distance
,
area
,
or
period
of
time
•
The
Great
Wall
of
China
extends
for
thousands
of
kilometers
across
rugged
mountains
.
The
Great
Wall
of
China
extends
for
thousands
of
kilometers
across
rugged
mountains
.
•
The
music
festival
extends
over
two
full
weeks
each
summer
.
The
music
festival
extends
over
two
full
weeks
each
summer
.
Same
Latin
root
as
other
senses
:
extendere
“
stretch
out
”.
verb
to
straighten
or
stretch
out
a
limb
or
part
of
the
body
•
He
extended
his
hand
to
help
her
climb
the
steep
steps
.
He
extended
his
hand
to
help
her
climb
the
steep
steps
.
•
The
yoga
instructor
told
everyone
to
extend
their
arms
overhead
and
breathe
deeply
.
The
yoga
instructor
told
everyone
to
extend
their
arms
overhead
and
breathe
deeply
.
Links
to
Latin
tendere
“
stretch
”,
illustrating
the
physical
act
.
verb
to
offer
something
such
as
help
,
thanks
,
or
an
invitation
in
a
formal
or
polite
way
•
The
company
extended
a
warm
welcome
to
the
new
interns
at
the
reception
.
The
company
extended
a
warm
welcome
to
the
new
interns
at
the
reception
.
•
We
would
like
to
extend
our
sincere
thanks
for
your
generous
donation
.
We
would
like
to
extend
our
sincere
thanks
for
your
generous
donation
.
Derived
from
the
idea
of
‘
stretching
out
’
one
’
s
hand
to
give
something
,
hence
to
offer
formally
.
sentence
noun
a
group
of
words
that
expresses
a
complete
thought
and
usually
contains
a
subject
and
a
verb
•
Each
sentence
in
your
essay
must
start
with
a
capital
letter
.
Each
sentence
in
your
essay
must
start
with
a
capital
letter
.
•
Julia
wrote
a
long
sentence
about
her
summer
vacation
.
Julia
wrote
a
long
sentence
about
her
summer
vacation
.
From
Latin
“
sententia
”
meaning
“
opinion
,
judgment
,
thought
.”
noun
the
punishment
that
a
judge
decides
for
someone
found
guilty
of
a
crime
•
The
thief
received
a
five-year
sentence
for
robbery
.
The
thief
received
a
five-year
sentence
for
robbery
.
•
Many
people
thought
the
sentence
was
too
lenient
.
Many
people
thought
the
sentence
was
too
lenient
.
Sense
extended
in
Middle
English
to
mean
an
official
judgment
,
then
specifically
the
punishment
imposed
by
a
court
.
verb
-
sentence
,
sentencing
,
sentences
,
sentenced
to
officially
decide
and
announce
the
punishment
for
someone
found
guilty
of
a
crime
•
The
judge
sentenced
the
arsonist
to
ten
years
in
prison
.
The
judge
sentenced
the
arsonist
to
ten
years
in
prison
.
•
She
was
sentenced
to
community
service
for
vandalism
.
She
was
sentenced
to
community
service
for
vandalism
.
Developed
from
the
noun
sense
of
judicial
punishment
,
first
recorded
as
a
verb
in
the
15th
century
.
extent
noun
the
size
,
length
,
or
area
that
something
covers
•
Satellite
images
revealed
the
huge
extent
of
the
forest
fire
.
Satellite
images
revealed
the
huge
extent
of
the
forest
fire
.
•
After
heavy
rain
,
farmers
inspected
the
flooded
fields
to
determine
the
extent
of
the
damage
.
After
heavy
rain
,
farmers
inspected
the
flooded
fields
to
determine
the
extent
of
the
damage
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
extentio
,
from
extendere
‘
stretch
out
’.
noun
the
degree
or
level
to
which
something
happens
,
is
true
,
or
is
allowed
•
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
with
the
proposal
?
To
what
extent
do
you
agree
with
the
proposal
?
•
He
was
responsible
,
but
not
to
the
full
extent
the
media
suggested
.
He
was
responsible
,
but
not
to
the
full
extent
the
media
suggested
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
extentio
,
from
extendere
‘
stretch
out
’.
existence
noun
the
state
or
fact
of
being
real
,
present
,
or
alive
•
Scientists
are
still
debating
the
existence
of
life
on
other
planets
.
Scientists
are
still
debating
the
existence
of
life
on
other
planets
.
•
New
fossils
finally
proved
the
existence
of
the
ancient
bird
species
.
New
fossils
finally
proved
the
existence
of
the
ancient
bird
species
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
existentia
,
from
existere
‘
stand
out
,
be
’
noun
a
thing
that
exists
;
a
being
or
entity
•
Many
people
believe
that
spiritual
existences
are
all
around
us
.
Many
people
believe
that
spiritual
existences
are
all
around
us
.
•
A
black
hole
is
a
strange
existence
in
the
universe
.
A
black
hole
is
a
strange
existence
in
the
universe
.
noun
a
person
’
s
way
of
living
,
especially
one
that
is
difficult
or
boring
•
After
losing
his
job
,
he
scraped
by
on
a
miserable
existence
in
a
tiny
bedsit
.
After
losing
his
job
,
he
scraped
by
on
a
miserable
existence
in
a
tiny
bedsit
.
•
The
shepherds
lived
a
simple
existence
high
in
the
mountains
.
The
shepherds
lived
a
simple
existence
high
in
the
mountains
.
consistent
adjective
always
doing
things
in
the
same
way
or
keeping
the
same
level
of
quality
so
people
can
rely
on
what
will
happen
•
Maria
is
a
consistent
student
;
she
studies
two
hours
every
evening
.
Maria
is
a
consistent
student
;
she
studies
two
hours
every
evening
.
•
The
team
needs
consistent
effort
to
win
the
championship
.
The
team
needs
consistent
effort
to
win
the
championship
.
adjective
in
agreement
with
something
else
,
so
that
the
two
things
can
both
be
true
at
the
same
time
•
Her
story
was
consistent with
the
facts
the
police
had
discovered
.
Her
story
was
consistent with
the
facts
the
police
had
discovered
.
•
These
results
are
consistent with
previous
experiments
.
These
results
are
consistent with
previous
experiments
.
adjective
having
a
uniform
thickness
or
texture
everywhere
,
without
lumps
or
sudden
changes
•
Stir
the
sauce
until
it
becomes
smooth
and
consistent
.
Stir
the
sauce
until
it
becomes
smooth
and
consistent
.
•
She
mixed
the
paint
to
a
consistent
texture
before
starting
.
She
mixed
the
paint
to
a
consistent
texture
before
starting
.
pretend
verb
to
act
or
behave
as
if
something
is
true
when
it
is
not
,
often
to
deceive
or
for
fun
•
Maria
closed
her
eyes
and
pretended
she
was
on
a
sunny
beach
while
waiting
at
the
bus
stop
.
Maria
closed
her
eyes
and
pretended
she
was
on
a
sunny
beach
while
waiting
at
the
bus
stop
.
•
The
little
boy
put
a
towel
around
his
neck
and
pretended
to
be
a
superhero
.
The
little
boy
put
a
towel
around
his
neck
and
pretended
to
be
a
superhero
.
noun
imaginative
play
in
which
people
,
especially
children
,
act
out
situations
that
are
not
real
•
The
children
spent
the
afternoon
in
pretend
,
turning
cardboard
boxes
into
rocket
ships
.
The
children
spent
the
afternoon
in
pretend
,
turning
cardboard
boxes
into
rocket
ships
.
•
A
good
dose
of
pretend
helps
kids
develop
creativity
.
A
good
dose
of
pretend
helps
kids
develop
creativity
.
adjective
not
real
;
made
or
used
only
for
play
or
as
a
substitute
•
She
poured
water
into
a
pretend
teacup
for
her
doll
.
She
poured
water
into
a
pretend
teacup
for
her
doll
.
•
The
actor
used
a
pretend
sword
made
of
foam
during
rehearsal
.
The
actor
used
a
pretend
sword
made
of
foam
during
rehearsal
.
intention
noun
something
that
you
want
and
plan
to
do
•
Maya
announced
her
clear
intention
to
study
medicine
abroad
.
Maya
announced
her
clear
intention
to
study
medicine
abroad
.
•
The
city
council
has
no
intention
of
raising
taxes
this
year
.
The
city
council
has
no
intention
of
raising
taxes
this
year
.
From
Middle
English
entencioun
,
via
Old
French
intention
,
from
Latin
intentio
(“
a
stretching
toward
,
purpose
”).
noun
the
purpose
or
meaning
behind
what
someone
says
or
does
•
I
know
you
broke
the
vase
,
but
your
intention
was
not
to
cause
any
harm
.
I
know
you
broke
the
vase
,
but
your
intention
was
not
to
cause
any
harm
.
•
The
judge
tried
to
understand
the
defendant's
intention
rather
than
the
outcome
.
The
judge
tried
to
understand
the
defendant's
intention
rather
than
the
outcome
.
From
Middle
English
entencioun
,
via
Old
French
intention
,
from
Latin
intentio
(“
a
stretching
toward
,
purpose
”).
potentially
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
possible
or
could
happen
,
exist
,
or
develop
in
the
future
•
The
new
medicine
could
potentially
save
thousands
of
lives
if
the
trials
succeed
.
The
new
medicine
could
potentially
save
thousands
of
lives
if
the
trials
succeed
.
•
Leaving
the
door
unlocked
is
potentially
dangerous
.
Leaving
the
door
unlocked
is
potentially
dangerous
.
From
potential
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
15th
century
meaning
“
in
a
state
of
potency
.”
It
developed
its
modern
sense
of
“
possibly
”
in
the
19th
century
.
tension
noun
A
feeling
of
mental
or
bodily
strain
,
tightness
,
or
anxiety
.
•
Marta
rubbed
her
shoulders
,
trying
to
release
the
tension
after
a
long
day
at
work
.
Marta
rubbed
her
shoulders
,
trying
to
release
the
tension
after
a
long
day
at
work
.
•
Deep
breathing
helped
him
lower
the
tension
he
felt
before
the
exam
.
Deep
breathing
helped
him
lower
the
tension
he
felt
before
the
exam
.
noun
A
feeling
of
suspense
or
excitement
caused
by
uncertainty
about
what
will
happen
next
.
•
The
director
built
tension
by
showing
the
monster
’
s
shadow
but
not
the
creature
itself
.
The
director
built
tension
by
showing
the
monster
’
s
shadow
but
not
the
creature
itself
.
•
Ominous
music
swelled
,
adding
tension
to
the
final
scene
.
Ominous
music
swelled
,
adding
tension
to
the
final
scene
.
noun
A
state
of
disagreement
,
hostility
,
or
strained
relations
between
people
or
groups
.
•
Trade
disputes
have
created
tension
between
the
two
countries
.
Trade
disputes
have
created
tension
between
the
two
countries
.
•
There
was
obvious
tension
in
the
team
after
the
argument
.
There
was
obvious
tension
in
the
team
after
the
argument
.
noun
The
pulling
force
that
acts
along
a
rope
,
cable
,
or
other
object
that
is
being
stretched
.
•
The
rope
snapped
when
the
tension
became
too
great
.
The
rope
snapped
when
the
tension
became
too
great
.
•
Engineers
calculated
the
tension
in
the
bridge
cables
.
Engineers
calculated
the
tension
in
the
bridge
cables
.
verb
-
tension
,
tensioning
,
tensions
,
tensioned
To
make
something
tight
by
applying
a
pulling
force
.
•
The
workers
carefully
tensioned
the
steel
cables
before
pouring
concrete
.
The
workers
carefully
tensioned
the
steel
cables
before
pouring
concrete
.
•
Before
painting
,
she
tensioned
the
canvas
over
the
frame
.
Before
painting
,
she
tensioned
the
canvas
over
the
frame
.
intense
adjective
very
strong
in
degree
,
force
,
or
amount
.
•
The
desert
heat
was
so
intense
that
the
hikers
stopped
to
rest
in
the
shade
.
The
desert
heat
was
so
intense
that
the
hikers
stopped
to
rest
in
the
shade
.
•
She
felt
an
intense
pain
in
her
ankle
after
the
fall
.
She
felt
an
intense
pain
in
her
ankle
after
the
fall
.
adjective
showing
or
involving
strong
feelings
,
concentration
,
or
seriousness
.
•
With
an
intense
gaze
,
the
chess
player
planned
his
next
move
.
With
an
intense
gaze
,
the
chess
player
planned
his
next
move
.
•
Her
intense
dedication
impressed
the
whole
team
.
Her
intense
dedication
impressed
the
whole
team
.
adjective
having
a
bright
,
deep
,
or
rich
quality
that
stands
out
strongly
.
•
The
artist
chose
an
intense
red
for
the
sunset
on
the
canvas
.
The
artist
chose
an
intense
red
for
the
sunset
on
the
canvas
.
•
Neon
signs
cast
an
intense
blue
glow
over
the
street
.
Neon
signs
cast
an
intense
blue
glow
over
the
street
.
bite
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
to
use
the
teeth
to
cut
into
,
grip
,
or
tear
something
or
someone
•
The
baby
tried
to
bite
her
father's
finger
.
The
baby
tried
to
bite
her
father's
finger
.
•
Be
careful
,
the
dog
bites
when
it
is
scared
.
Be
careful
,
the
dog
bites
when
it
is
scared
.
Old
English
‘
bītan
’,
of
Germanic
origin
;
related
to
Dutch
‘
bijten
’
and
German
‘
beißen
’.
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
(
of
fish
or
other
animals
)
to
take
the
bait
or
hook
•
We
waited
for
hours
,
but
the
fish
still
wouldn't
bite
.
We
waited
for
hours
,
but
the
fish
still
wouldn't
bite
.
•
As
soon
as
I
cast
the
line
,
a
trout
bit
.
As
soon
as
I
cast
the
line
,
a
trout
bit
.
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
to
begin
to
have
a
sharp
,
painful
,
or
serious
effect
•
The
cold
wind
bit
into
my
cheeks
.
The
cold
wind
bit
into
my
cheeks
.
•
When
the
new
taxes
bite
,
many
families
will
feel
poorer
.
When
the
new
taxes
bite
,
many
families
will
feel
poorer
.
extension
noun
extra
time
that
is
allowed
beyond
an
original
limit
or
deadline
•
My
boss
gave
me
a
one-day
extension
to
finish
the
report
.
My
boss
gave
me
a
one-day
extension
to
finish
the
report
.
•
Library
members
can
request
an
extension
on
borrowed
books
online
.
Library
members
can
request
an
extension
on
borrowed
books
online
.
noun
a
telephone
line
within
a
large
system
that
has
its
own
short
number
•
To
reach
the
sales
department
,
dial
555-1200
then
extension
3
.
To
reach
the
sales
department
,
dial
555-1200
then
extension
3
.
•
She
transferred
the
call
to
John's
extension
.
She
transferred
the
call
to
John's
extension
.
noun
the
act
of
making
something
longer
,
larger
,
or
lasting
for
a
longer
period
•
The
university
announced
the
extension
of
the
application
deadline
by
two
weeks
.
The
university
announced
the
extension
of
the
application
deadline
by
two
weeks
.
•
Engineers
planned
the
extension
of
the
railway
line
into
the
mountains
.
Engineers
planned
the
extension
of
the
railway
line
into
the
mountains
.
From
Latin
extensio
(“
a
stretching
out
”),
from
extendere
(“
to
stretch
out
”).
noun
a
new
room
or
section
that
is
added
to
a
building
to
make
it
bigger
•
They
built
a
glass
extension
at
the
back
of
the
house
as
a
new
kitchen
.
They
built
a
glass
extension
at
the
back
of
the
house
as
a
new
kitchen
.
•
The
museum's
modern
extension
contrasts
with
the
old
stone
facade
.
The
museum's
modern
extension
contrasts
with
the
old
stone
facade
.
noun
the
group
of
letters
at
the
end
of
a
computer
file
name
that
shows
what
type
of
file
it
is
•
The
document
saved
with
the
.
pdf
extension
opens
on
any
computer
.
The
document
saved
with
the
.
pdf
extension
opens
on
any
computer
.
•
Change
the
extension
from
.
txt
to
.
csv
before
uploading
.
Change
the
extension
from
.
txt
to
.
csv
before
uploading
.
noun
a
piece
of
artificial
or
extra
hair
that
is
attached
to
natural
hair
to
add
length
or
volume
•
She
clipped
a
long
blonde
extension
into
her
hair
for
the
wedding
.
She
clipped
a
long
blonde
extension
into
her
hair
for
the
wedding
.
•
Hairdressers
offer
tape-in
and
clip-in
extension
options
.
Hairdressers
offer
tape-in
and
clip-in
extension
options
.
lieutenant
noun
an
officer
of
middle
rank
in
the
army
,
navy
,
or
air
force
,
below
captain
•
After
years
of
training
,
Maria
was
promoted
to
lieutenant
in
the
air
force
.
After
years
of
training
,
Maria
was
promoted
to
lieutenant
in
the
air
force
.
•
The
lieutenant
ordered
her
platoon
to
take
cover
behind
the
rocks
.
The
lieutenant
ordered
her
platoon
to
take
cover
behind
the
rocks
.
from
Old
French
lieu
‘
place
’
+
tenant
‘
holding
’,
originally
meaning
‘
placeholder
’
for
a
superior
officer
noun
someone
who
acts
as
the
assistant
or
second-in-command
to
a
leader
or
person
in
charge
•
In
the
company
,
Sara
served
as
the
CEO
’
s
trusted
lieutenant
,
organizing
every
major
project
.
In
the
company
,
Sara
served
as
the
CEO
’
s
trusted
lieutenant
,
organizing
every
major
project
.
•
The
crime
boss
sent
his
most
loyal
lieutenant
to
negotiate
the
deal
.
The
crime
boss
sent
his
most
loyal
lieutenant
to
negotiate
the
deal
.
figurative
extension
of
the
military
sense
,
referring
to
anyone
who
‘
holds
the
place
’
of
a
leader
extensive
adjective
covering
a
very
large
area
or
involving
a
great
amount
•
The
wildfire
caused
extensive
damage
to
the
forest
.
The
wildfire
caused
extensive
damage
to
the
forest
.
•
They
own
an
extensive
farm
that
stretches
to
the
river
.
They
own
an
extensive
farm
that
stretches
to
the
river
.
From
Latin
extensivus
,
from
extendere
“
to
stretch
out
”,
combining
ex-
“
out
”
and
tendere
“
stretch
”.
adjective
including
or
dealing
with
a
wide
range
of
details
;
thorough
and
complete
•
After
an
extensive
investigation
,
the
police
found
new
evidence
.
After
an
extensive
investigation
,
the
police
found
new
evidence
.
•
The
doctor
ordered
extensive
tests
to
find
the
cause
of
the
illness
.
The
doctor
ordered
extensive
tests
to
find
the
cause
of
the
illness
.
From
Latin
extensivus
,
from
extendere
“
to
stretch
out
”,
implying
a
breadth
or
thoroughness
of
coverage
.
tendency
noun
-
tendency
,
tendencies
a
natural
or
usual
way
of
acting
,
thinking
,
or
happening
that
makes
something
likely
to
occur
again
•
As
a
toddler
,
Maya
had
a
tendency
to
spill
her
juice
on
the
floor
.
As
a
toddler
,
Maya
had
a
tendency
to
spill
her
juice
on
the
floor
.
•
Leo's
tendency
to
arrive
early
impressed
his
new
boss
.
Leo's
tendency
to
arrive
early
impressed
his
new
boss
.
From
Latin
tendentia
,
from
tendere
“
to
stretch
,
aim
for
.”
noun
-
tendency
,
tendencies
a
general
direction
or
course
that
something
is
moving
or
changing
over
time
•
Sales
data
show
a
tendency
toward
more
online
purchases
during
holidays
.
Sales
data
show
a
tendency
toward
more
online
purchases
during
holidays
.
•
In
this
valley
,
clouds
have
a
tendency
to
gather
over
the
mountains
by
afternoon
.
In
this
valley
,
clouds
have
a
tendency
to
gather
over
the
mountains
by
afternoon
.
From
Latin
tendentia
,
from
tendere
“
to
stretch
,
aim
for
.”
noun
-
tendency
,
tendencies
a
small
group
within
a
larger
political
or
social
movement
that
shares
specific
ideas
or
aims
•
The
socialist
tendency
opposed
the
leadership's
new
policy
.
The
socialist
tendency
opposed
the
leadership's
new
policy
.
•
A
green
tendency
emerged
inside
the
party
,
pushing
for
renewable
energy
.
A
green
tendency
emerged
inside
the
party
,
pushing
for
renewable
energy
.
From
Latin
tendentia
,
from
tendere
“
to
stretch
,
aim
for
.”
The
political
sense
developed
in
the
19th
century
.
maintenance
noun
-
maintenance
the
regular
work
or
care
needed
to
keep
a
building
,
machine
,
or
system
in
good
condition
and
working
properly
•
The
janitor
performs
maintenance
on
the
elevators
every
month
.
The
janitor
performs
maintenance
on
the
elevators
every
month
.
•
Without
regular
maintenance
,
the
garden
fountain
quickly
filled
with
algae
.
Without
regular
maintenance
,
the
garden
fountain
quickly
filled
with
algae
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
‘
maintenance
’,
from
maintenir
‘
to
maintain
’.
noun
-
maintenance
the
money
someone
is
legally
required
to
pay
,
usually
after
a
divorce
,
to
support
a
former
spouse
or
child
•
After
the
divorce
,
he
paid
monthly
maintenance
to
help
support
his
children
.
After
the
divorce
,
he
paid
monthly
maintenance
to
help
support
his
children
.
•
Failure
to
provide
court-ordered
maintenance
can
lead
to
legal
penalties
.
Failure
to
provide
court-ordered
maintenance
can
lead
to
legal
penalties
.
Sense
of
‘
financial
support
’
developed
in
18th-century
legal
usage
,
extending
the
idea
of
sustaining
someone
’
s
living
.
tent
noun
a
portable
shelter
made
of
cloth
or
similar
material
stretched
over
poles
and
held
up
with
ropes
,
often
used
for
camping
or
outdoor
events
•
We
set
up
our
tent
near
the
river
and
listened
to
the
water
all
night
.
We
set
up
our
tent
near
the
river
and
listened
to
the
water
all
night
.
•
The
music
festival
had
colorful
tents
selling
food
and
crafts
.
The
music
festival
had
colorful
tents
selling
food
and
crafts
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
'tente'
,
from
Latin
'tendere'
meaning
'to
stretch'
,
referring
to
the
stretched
cloth
.
verb
to
stay
or
camp
in
a
tent
•
This
summer
we
will
tent
in
the
national
park
for
a
week
.
This
summer
we
will
tent
in
the
national
park
for
a
week
.
•
They
tented
on
the
beach
and
watched
the
sunrise
.
They
tented
on
the
beach
and
watched
the
sunrise
.
noun
a
small
piece
of
soft
material
placed
inside
a
wound
or
body
passage
by
a
doctor
to
keep
it
open
or
absorb
fluid
•
The
surgeon
placed
a
tiny
tent
in
the
patient
’
s
nose
to
help
it
heal
.
The
surgeon
placed
a
tiny
tent
in
the
patient
’
s
nose
to
help
it
heal
.
•
After
removing
the
tent
,
the
nurse
checked
that
the
cut
had
closed
properly
.
After
removing
the
tent
,
the
nurse
checked
that
the
cut
had
closed
properly
.
From
Latin
'tentorium'
meaning
a
covering
or
shelter
,
applied
in
medicine
for
a
small
covering
inserted
into
a
wound
.
noun
an
old
term
for
a
dark
red
Spanish
wine
•
In
the
18th
century
,
sailors
drank
tent
to
celebrate
a
successful
voyage
.
In
the
18th
century
,
sailors
drank
tent
to
celebrate
a
successful
voyage
.
•
The
recipe
called
for
a
cup
of
tent
to
enrich
the
sauce
.
The
recipe
called
for
a
cup
of
tent
to
enrich
the
sauce
.
From
Spanish
'tinto'
meaning
'red
(
wine
)
'
,
adopted
into
English
in
the
16th
century
and
later
shortened
to
'tent'
.
consistently
adverb
in
the
same
way
over
a
period
of
time
,
showing
steady
regularity
•
She
consistently
arrives
at
the
office
five
minutes
early
.
She
consistently
arrives
at
the
office
five
minutes
early
.
•
The
soccer
team
has
consistently
won
its
home
games
this
season
.
The
soccer
team
has
consistently
won
its
home
games
this
season
.
Derived
from
the
adjective
“
consistent
”
+
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
”;
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
mid-17th
century
.