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ally
noun
-
ally
,
allies
a
person
,
group
,
or
country
that
supports
and
works
with
another
toward
a
shared
goal
,
especially
in
times
of
difficulty
or
conflict
•
During
World
War
II
,
the
United
States
was
an
important
ally
of
the
United
Kingdom
.
During
World
War
II
,
the
United
States
was
an
important
ally
of
the
United
Kingdom
.
•
When
the
shy
student
spoke
,
her
best
friend
acted
as
an
ally
and
encouraged
the
class
to
listen
.
When
the
shy
student
spoke
,
her
best
friend
acted
as
an
ally
and
encouraged
the
class
to
listen
.
From
Old
French
"
alié
" (
related
,
connected
)
and
Latin
"
alligare
"
meaning
“
to
bind
to
.”
noun
-
ally
,
allies
a
person
who
actively
supports
and
stands
up
for
a
marginalized
group
they
are
not
a
member
of
•
Although
he
is
not
LGBTQ+
,
Jake
proudly
calls
himself
an
ally
and
marches
in
pride
parades
.
Although
he
is
not
LGBTQ+
,
Jake
proudly
calls
himself
an
ally
and
marches
in
pride
parades
.
•
The
organization
offered
workshops
to
teach
employees
how
to
be
an
ally
to
people
with
disabilities
.
The
organization
offered
workshops
to
teach
employees
how
to
be
an
ally
to
people
with
disabilities
.
Extended
social-justice
sense
developed
in
the
late
20th
century
from
the
older
political
meaning
of
ally
.
verb
-
ally
,
allying
,
allies
,
allied
to
join
or
connect
yourself
or
someone
else
with
another
person
,
group
,
or
country
for
support
•
Several
small
nations
decided
to
ally
with
a
larger
power
for
protection
.
Several
small
nations
decided
to
ally
with
a
larger
power
for
protection
.
•
To
pass
the
new
law
,
the
senator
allied
herself
with
environmental
groups
.
To
pass
the
new
law
,
the
senator
allied
herself
with
environmental
groups
.
Verb
sense
from
Old
French
"
alier
"
and
Latin
"
alligare
"
meaning
“
to
bind
to
or
tie
.”
really
adverb
used
before
an
adjective
or
another
adverb
to
add
emphasis
,
meaning
very
or
extremely
•
The
soup
is
really
hot
,
so
be
careful
.
The
soup
is
really
hot
,
so
be
careful
.
•
He
ran
really
quickly
and
won
the
race
.
He
ran
really
quickly
and
won
the
race
.
From
real
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
.
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
true
or
to
show
surprise
that
it
is
true
,
meaning
actually
or
in
fact
•
Is
the
museum
really
free
on
Sundays
?
Is
the
museum
really
free
on
Sundays
?
•
I
didn
’
t
really
understand
the
question
.
I
didn
’
t
really
understand
the
question
.
See
primary
sense
etymology
.
interjection
used
on
its
own
to
express
surprise
,
doubt
,
or
interest
,
or
to
ask
for
confirmation
•
“
I
’
m
moving
to
Japan
next
month
.” “
Really
?
That
’
s
amazing
!”
“
I
’
m
moving
to
Japan
next
month
.” “
Really
?
That
’
s
amazing
!”
•
He
said
the
test
was
cancelled
.
Really
!
He
said
the
test
was
cancelled
.
Really
!
Same
origin
as
adverb
senses
,
later
used
alone
as
an
exclamation
.
actually
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
true
or
real
,
especially
when
the
truth
is
surprising
or
different
from
what
someone
thought
before
•
The
movie
was
actually
better
than
I
expected
.
The
movie
was
actually
better
than
I
expected
.
•
She
looks
young
,
but
she
is
actually
over
forty
.
She
looks
young
,
but
she
is
actually
over
forty
.
From
Middle
English
‘
actual
+
-ly
’,
ultimately
from
Latin
‘
actuālis
’
meaning
‘
active
,
practical
’.
adverb
used
at
the
beginning
or
end
of
a
statement
to
politely
correct
,
contradict
,
or
add
new
information
•
Actually
,
the
meeting
starts
at
nine
,
not
ten
.
Actually
,
the
meeting
starts
at
nine
,
not
ten
.
•
Thanks
,
but
I
’
ve
actually
already
eaten
.
Thanks
,
but
I
’
ve
actually
already
eaten
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
,
with
discourse-marker
use
developing
in
the
late
19th
century
.
especially
adverb
more
than
other
people
,
things
,
or
situations
;
particularly
•
I
enjoy
classical
music
,
especially
Mozart
.
I
enjoy
classical
music
,
especially
Mozart
.
•
Children
especially
need
plenty
of
sleep
.
Children
especially
need
plenty
of
sleep
.
adverb
very
;
to
a
great
degree
•
It
was
especially
cold
last
night
.
It
was
especially
cold
last
night
.
•
I'm
especially
proud
of
your
hard
work
.
I'm
especially
proud
of
your
hard
work
.
finally
adverb
after
a
long
wait
,
effort
,
or
series
of
events
,
at
last
•
After
driving
through
the
night
,
we
finally
saw
the
ocean
glittering
at
dawn
.
After
driving
through
the
night
,
we
finally
saw
the
ocean
glittering
at
dawn
.
•
The
baby
finally
fell
asleep
in
his
crib
after
an
hour
of
gentle
rocking
.
The
baby
finally
fell
asleep
in
his
crib
after
an
hour
of
gentle
rocking
.
from
Middle
English
final
+
-ly
;
influenced
by
Latin
fīnālis
“
last
,
end
”
adverb
used
to
introduce
the
last
point
or
item
in
a
sequence
•
Finally
,
press
the
green
button
to
start
the
washing
machine
.
Finally
,
press
the
green
button
to
start
the
washing
machine
.
•
Finally
,
I
would
like
to
thank
our
volunteers
for
their
hard
work
.
Finally
,
I
would
like
to
thank
our
volunteers
for
their
hard
work
.
same
origin
as
other
sense
:
from
final
+
-ly
reality
noun
-
reality
,
realities
,
realize
,
realizing
,
realizes
,
realized
the
true
state
of
things
as
they
actually
exist
,
not
as
they
are
imagined
or
wished
for
•
After
waking
from
a
vivid
dream
,
Mia
felt
a
jolt
as
she
returned
to
reality
.
After
waking
from
a
vivid
dream
,
Mia
felt
a
jolt
as
she
returned
to
reality
.
•
The
climbing
team
had
trained
for
months
,
but
the
freezing
wind
on
the
mountain
made
the
reality
of
the
ascent
clear
.
The
climbing
team
had
trained
for
months
,
but
the
freezing
wind
on
the
mountain
made
the
reality
of
the
ascent
clear
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
‘
realite
’,
from
medieval
Latin
‘
realitas
’,
from
Latin
‘
realis
’
meaning
‘
relating
to
things
’.
noun
-
reality
,
realities
,
realize
,
realizing
,
realizes
,
realized
a
real
fact
,
situation
,
or
experience
,
especially
one
of
several
kinds
or
examples
•
The
book
explores
the
different
realities
faced
by
refugees
around
the
world
.
The
book
explores
the
different
realities
faced
by
refugees
around
the
world
.
•
Climate
scientists
warn
us
about
the
stark
realities
of
global
warming
.
Climate
scientists
warn
us
about
the
stark
realities
of
global
warming
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
;
the
countable
use
evolved
in
the
17th
century
to
refer
to
specific
factual
situations
.
usually
adverb
in
most
cases
or
on
most
occasions
;
normally
•
I
usually
take
the
bus
to
work
,
but
today
I
walked
.
I
usually
take
the
bus
to
work
,
but
today
I
walked
.
•
Cats
usually
sleep
for
many
hours
during
the
day
.
Cats
usually
sleep
for
many
hours
during
the
day
.
from
the
adjective
“
usual
”
+
the
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
,”
recorded
in
English
since
the
late
15th
century
region
noun
a
large
area
of
land
that
is
separate
from
other
areas
because
of
geography
,
culture
,
or
administration
•
Many
tourists
visit
the
coastal
region
for
its
warm
climate
and
beaches
.
Many
tourists
visit
the
coastal
region
for
its
warm
climate
and
beaches
.
•
The
mountain
region
becomes
snow-covered
every
winter
.
The
mountain
region
becomes
snow-covered
every
winter
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
regio
‘
direction
,
district
’,
from
regere
‘
to
rule
’.
noun
a
specific
part
of
the
body
•
He
felt
pain
in
the
lower
back
region
after
lifting
the
boxes
.
He
felt
pain
in
the
lower
back
region
after
lifting
the
boxes
.
•
A
rash
appeared
in
the
neck
region
and
quickly
spread
.
A
rash
appeared
in
the
neck
region
and
quickly
spread
.
noun
a
separate
part
of
a
system
,
space
,
or
abstract
field
,
often
with
a
special
function
•
This
program
stores
images
in
a
high-speed
memory
region
.
This
program
stores
images
in
a
high-speed
memory
region
.
•
Astronomers
discovered
a
dense
region
of
gas
between
the
stars
.
Astronomers
discovered
a
dense
region
of
gas
between
the
stars
.
material
noun
a
substance
that
things
are
made
from
,
such
as
wood
,
metal
,
or
plastic
•
Bricks
are
a
common
building
material
around
the
world
.
Bricks
are
a
common
building
material
around
the
world
.
•
The
artist
collected
recycled
material
for
her
sculpture
.
The
artist
collected
recycled
material
for
her
sculpture
.
noun
-
material
cloth
that
is
sold
by
length
and
used
to
make
clothes
,
curtains
,
and
similar
things
•
She
chose
a
soft
cotton
material
for
the
baby's
blanket
.
She
chose
a
soft
cotton
material
for
the
baby's
blanket
.
•
Do
we
have
enough
material
to
sew
two
skirts
?
Do
we
have
enough
material
to
sew
two
skirts
?
noun
information
or
ideas
that
you
use
for
studying
,
writing
,
or
creating
something
•
The
reporter
gathered
background
material
before
the
interview
.
The
reporter
gathered
background
material
before
the
interview
.
•
Our
teacher
posted
extra
study
material
online
.
Our
teacher
posted
extra
study
material
online
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
considered
suitable
for
a
particular
job
,
role
,
or
purpose
•
The
coach
thinks
Mia
is
real
leadership
material
.
The
coach
thinks
Mia
is
real
leadership
material
.
•
With
his
quick
thinking
,
he's
police
material
.
With
his
quick
thinking
,
he's
police
material
.
adjective
relating
to
physical
things
that
you
can
touch
,
rather
than
to
the
mind
or
spirit
•
They
focused
on
their
material
needs
,
like
food
and
shelter
.
They
focused
on
their
material
needs
,
like
food
and
shelter
.
•
The
monk
gave
up
all
material
possessions
.
The
monk
gave
up
all
material
possessions
.
adjective
important
and
likely
to
influence
a
decision
or
result
,
especially
in
law
or
formal
situations
•
The
lawyer
said
the
witness
left
out
material
facts
.
The
lawyer
said
the
witness
left
out
material
facts
.
•
There
is
no
material
difference
between
the
two
products
.
There
is
no
material
difference
between
the
two
products
.
eventually
adverb
after
a
long
time
,
effort
,
or
series
of
events
,
something
finally
happens
•
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
eventually
passed
her
driving
test
.
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
eventually
passed
her
driving
test
.
•
The
rain
stopped
eventually
,
and
the
children
ran
outside
to
play
.
The
rain
stopped
eventually
,
and
the
children
ran
outside
to
play
.
From
the
adjective
“
eventual
” (
occurring
as
a
result
),
plus
the
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
”.
adverb
at
an
unspecified
time
in
the
future
,
sooner
or
later
•
We
should
leave
now
;
the
bus
will
arrive
eventually
.
We
should
leave
now
;
the
bus
will
arrive
eventually
.
•
Keep
saving
,
and
you
will
eventually
afford
the
trip
to
Japan
.
Keep
saving
,
and
you
will
eventually
afford
the
trip
to
Japan
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
,
reflecting
future
expectation
rather
than
completed
result
.
institution
noun
a
large
and
important
organization
created
for
education
,
religion
,
finance
,
or
another
public
purpose
•
Harvard
University
is
a
world-famous
institution
of
higher
learning
.
Harvard
University
is
a
world-famous
institution
of
higher
learning
.
•
The
bank
hopes
to
become
the
leading
financial
institution
in
the
region
.
The
bank
hopes
to
become
the
leading
financial
institution
in
the
region
.
noun
an
established
custom
,
system
,
or
practice
that
is
accepted
as
an
important
part
of
society
•
Many
people
believe
that
marriage
is
a
sacred
institution
.
Many
people
believe
that
marriage
is
a
sacred
institution
.
•
The
institution
of
democracy
allows
citizens
to
choose
their
leaders
.
The
institution
of
democracy
allows
citizens
to
choose
their
leaders
.
noun
a
place
such
as
a
hospital
,
home
,
or
prison
where
people
who
need
special
care
or
supervision
live
•
The
patient
was
moved
to
a
mental
health
institution
for
specialized
care
.
The
patient
was
moved
to
a
mental
health
institution
for
specialized
care
.
•
He
spent
several
months
in
a
rehabilitation
institution
after
the
accident
.
He
spent
several
months
in
a
rehabilitation
institution
after
the
accident
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
has
been
part
of
a
place
or
activity
for
a
very
long
time
and
is
highly
respected
or
well-known
•
At
ninety
,
the
baker
was
considered
a
local
institution
.
At
ninety
,
the
baker
was
considered
a
local
institution
.
•
The
stadium's
giant
hot-dog
vendor
is
an
institution
for
hungry
fans
.
The
stadium's
giant
hot-dog
vendor
is
an
institution
for
hungry
fans
.
noun
the
act
of
starting
or
introducing
something
such
as
a
rule
,
system
,
or
policy
•
The
institution
of
a
curfew
helped
calm
the
city
after
the
unrest
.
The
institution
of
a
curfew
helped
calm
the
city
after
the
unrest
.
•
Parliament
debated
the
institution
of
new
environmental
laws
.
Parliament
debated
the
institution
of
new
environmental
laws
.
generally
adverb
usually
or
in
most
situations
•
On
weekends
,
families
generally
eat
breakfast
together
.
On
weekends
,
families
generally
eat
breakfast
together
.
•
Cats
generally
dislike
taking
baths
.
Cats
generally
dislike
taking
baths
.
adverb
without
focusing
on
specific
details
;
broadly
or
in
a
general
way
•
Generally speaking
,
electric
cars
are
quieter
than
gasoline
cars
.
Generally speaking
,
electric
cars
are
quieter
than
gasoline
cars
.
•
The
report
,
generally speaking
,
supports
our
earlier
findings
.
The
report
,
generally speaking
,
supports
our
earlier
findings
.
secretary
noun
-
secretary
,
secretaries
a
person
employed
in
an
office
or
organization
who
handles
written
correspondence
,
phone
calls
,
appointments
,
and
other
routine
administrative
tasks
•
The
secretary
scheduled
the
meeting
for
Friday
afternoon
.
The
secretary
scheduled
the
meeting
for
Friday
afternoon
.
•
As
the
phones
kept
ringing
,
the
busy
secretary
remained
calm
and
answered
each
call
politely
.
As
the
phones
kept
ringing
,
the
busy
secretary
remained
calm
and
answered
each
call
politely
.
from
Latin
'secretarius'
meaning
'confidential
officer'
,
originally
referring
to
someone
who
keeps
secrets
for
a
superior
noun
-
secretary
,
secretaries
a
senior
government
official
who
is
the
head
of
a
department
or
ministry
,
such
as
the
Secretary
of
State
or
Secretary
of
Defense
•
The
secretary
of
health
answered
questions
from
reporters
about
the
new
vaccine
.
The
secretary
of
health
answered
questions
from
reporters
about
the
new
vaccine
.
•
During
the
summit
,
the
Secretary
of
State
signed
the
peace
agreement
.
During
the
summit
,
the
Secretary
of
State
signed
the
peace
agreement
.
extended
from
the
administrative
sense
to
high
government
offices
in
the
17th
century
noun
-
secretary
,
secretaries
a
piece
of
furniture
with
drawers
and
a
hinged
writing
surface
,
also
called
a
secretary
desk
,
used
for
writing
and
storing
papers
•
Grandma
kept
her
letters
in
the
antique
secretary
in
the
living
room
.
Grandma
kept
her
letters
in
the
antique
secretary
in
the
living
room
.
•
The
old
oak
secretary
folds
out
into
a
spacious
writing
surface
.
The
old
oak
secretary
folds
out
into
a
spacious
writing
surface
.
transferred
from
the
clerical
occupation
to
the
furniture
designed
for
writing
and
document
storage
totally
adverb
in
a
complete
or
absolute
way
;
entirely
•
After
weeks
of
cleaning
,
the
house
was
totally
spotless
.
After
weeks
of
cleaning
,
the
house
was
totally
spotless
.
•
The
new
phone
is
totally
different
from
the
old
model
.
The
new
phone
is
totally
different
from
the
old
model
.
Formed
from
the
adjective
“
total
”
+
the
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
,”
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
.
interjection
used
to
show
strong
agreement
,
enthusiasm
,
or
affirmation
•
“
Do
you
want
to
go
surfing
this
weekend
?” “
Totally
!”
“
Do
you
want
to
go
surfing
this
weekend
?” “
Totally
!”
•
“
That
concert
was
amazing
.” “
Totally
—
best
night
ever
!”
“
That
concert
was
amazing
.” “
Totally
—
best
night
ever
!”
Extension
of
the
adverb
sense
to
an
affirmative
interjection
,
popularized
in
American
English
from
the
1980s
.
basically
adverb
in
the
most
important
or
fundamental
way
;
essentially
•
The
two
smartphones
are
basically
identical
;
the
difference
is
only
the
camera
.
The
two
smartphones
are
basically
identical
;
the
difference
is
only
the
camera
.
•
Water
and
ice
are
basically
the
same
substance
in
different
states
.
Water
and
ice
are
basically
the
same
substance
in
different
states
.
Formed
from
basic
+
-ally
,
first
recorded
in
the
early
19th
century
to
mean
“
in
a
basic
manner
.”
adverb
used
in
conversation
to
introduce
or
emphasize
a
simple
summary
of
what
you
mean
•
Well
,
basically
,
the
movie
is
about
friendship
.
Well
,
basically
,
the
movie
is
about
friendship
.
•
Basically
,
if
you
follow
the
instructions
,
the
software
will
install
itself
.
Basically
,
if
you
follow
the
instructions
,
the
software
will
install
itself
.
Same
origin
as
the
fundamental
sense
;
its
use
as
a
discourse
marker
became
common
in
the
late
20th
century
.
theater
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
building
or
outdoor
space
with
a
stage
and
seats
where
people
watch
live
plays
,
concerts
,
or
other
performances
•
Our
class
took
a
trip
to
the
old
brick
theater
downtown
to
watch
a
Shakespeare
play
.
Our
class
took
a
trip
to
the
old
brick
theater
downtown
to
watch
a
Shakespeare
play
.
•
The
lights
dimmed
as
the
audience
settled
into
their
seats
inside
the
grand
theater
.
The
lights
dimmed
as
the
audience
settled
into
their
seats
inside
the
grand
theater
.
From
Middle
English
teatre
,
via
Old
French
,
from
Latin
theatrum
,
from
Ancient
Greek
theátron
“
place
for
viewing
”.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
building
with
screens
and
seats
where
people
watch
films
•
We
bought
popcorn
before
entering
the
theater
to
see
the
new
superhero
movie
.
We
bought
popcorn
before
entering
the
theater
to
see
the
new
superhero
movie
.
•
The
small
town
finally
got
a
modern
theater
with
reclining
seats
.
The
small
town
finally
got
a
modern
theater
with
reclining
seats
.
Extension
of
Sense
1
after
the
invention
of
motion
pictures
in
the
late
19th
century
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
the
art
,
craft
,
and
academic
study
of
writing
,
producing
,
and
acting
in
live
dramatic
performances
•
She
majored
in
theater
at
college
and
hopes
to
direct
someday
.
She
majored
in
theater
at
college
and
hopes
to
direct
someday
.
•
Theater
has
been
his
passion
since
childhood
puppet
shows
.
Theater
has
been
his
passion
since
childhood
puppet
shows
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
sterile
room
in
a
hospital
where
surgeons
perform
operations
•
Nurses
wheeled
the
patient
into
the
theater
for
the
heart surgery
.
Nurses
wheeled
the
patient
into
the
theater
for
the
heart surgery
.
•
Only
sterile
clothing
is
allowed
inside
the
hospital
’
s
new
theater
.
Only
sterile
clothing
is
allowed
inside
the
hospital
’
s
new
theater
.
Borrowed
from
the
dramatic
sense
to
describe
a
room
where
action
is
closely
watched
,
first
used
in
18th-century
hospitals
.
noun
-
theater
,
theatering
,
theaters
,
theatered
a
large
geographic
area
where
important
military
events
happen
during
a
war
•
The
general
inspected
troops
stationed
in
the
Pacific
theater
.
The
general
inspected
troops
stationed
in
the
Pacific
theater
.
•
Supplies
were
flown
to
the
European
theater
throughout
the
war
.
Supplies
were
flown
to
the
European
theater
throughout
the
war
.
Military
use
arose
in
the
mid-19th
century
,
comparing
large-scale
war
zones
to
a
stage
where
major
actions
are
played
out
.
tradition
noun
the
passing
down
of
beliefs
,
customs
,
or
ways
of
doing
things
from
one
generation
to
the
next
•
According
to
ancient
tradition
,
the
villagers
float
paper
lanterns
down
the
river
at
dusk
.
According
to
ancient
tradition
,
the
villagers
float
paper
lanterns
down
the
river
at
dusk
.
•
Music
is
a
central
part
of
West
African
tradition
.
Music
is
a
central
part
of
West
African
tradition
.
From
Latin
‘
traditio
’
meaning
‘
a
handing
over
,
delivery
’,
derived
from
‘
tradere
’ ‘
to
hand
over
’.
noun
a
specific
custom
,
ritual
,
or
practice
that
a
group
or
person
regularly
follows
because
it
has
been
done
the
same
way
for
a
long
time
•
It
’
s
a
family
tradition
to
eat
pancakes
together
every
Sunday
morning
.
It
’
s
a
family
tradition
to
eat
pancakes
together
every
Sunday
morning
.
•
My
college
’
s
strangest
tradition
is
singing
the
school
song
on
the
library
steps
at
midnight
.
My
college
’
s
strangest
tradition
is
singing
the
school
song
on
the
library
steps
at
midnight
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
‘
traditio
’
meaning
‘
handing
over
’.
academic
adjective
relating
to
study
,
learning
,
or
scholarship
,
especially
in
schools
,
colleges
,
and
universities
.
•
Maria
earned
excellent
academic
grades
in
her
first
year
of
university
.
Maria
earned
excellent
academic
grades
in
her
first
year
of
university
.
•
The
school
offers
extra
academic
support
for
students
who
struggle
with
math
.
The
school
offers
extra
academic
support
for
students
who
struggle
with
math
.
From
Latin
academicus
,
relating
to
the
Academy
founded
by
Plato
.
theme
noun
-
theme
,
theming
,
themes
,
themed
the
main
subject
or
idea
that
is
repeated
and
developed
in
a
piece
of
writing
,
speech
,
film
,
painting
,
or
any
other
work
of
art
•
Courage
is
the
central
theme
of
the
novel
she
is
reading
.
Courage
is
the
central
theme
of
the
novel
she
is
reading
.
•
The
teacher
asked
the
class
to
identify
the
theme
of
the
short
story
.
The
teacher
asked
the
class
to
identify
the
theme
of
the
short
story
.
From
Greek
‘
thema
’
meaning
“
proposition
,
subject
”
via
Latin
and
Old
French
.
specifically
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
meant
for
one
particular
person
,
thing
,
or
purpose
and
not
for
others
•
This
course
was
designed
specifically
for
beginners
.
This
course
was
designed
specifically
for
beginners
.
•
He
bought
a
lightweight
camera
specifically
to
record
his
mountain-climbing
adventures
.
He
bought
a
lightweight
camera
specifically
to
record
his
mountain-climbing
adventures
.
formed
from
specific
+
-ally
in
the
late
17th
century
to
create
the
adverbial
form
adverb
used
to
give
exact
or
detailed
information
about
what
you
mean
•
We
need
to
know
specifically
how
much
the
repairs
will
cost
.
We
need
to
know
specifically
how
much
the
repairs
will
cost
.
•
Can
you
explain
specifically
what
went
wrong
during
the
test
?
Can
you
explain
specifically
what
went
wrong
during
the
test
?
formed
from
specific
+
-ally
in
the
late
17th
century
to
create
the
adverbial
form
personally
adverb
used
to
introduce
the
speaker
’
s
own
opinion
or
preference
•
Personally
,
I
like
working
early
in
the
morning
when
it
’
s
quiet
.
Personally
,
I
like
working
early
in
the
morning
when
it
’
s
quiet
.
•
Personally
,
I
don
’
t
think
the
movie
was
very
funny
.
Personally
,
I
don
’
t
think
the
movie
was
very
funny
.
adverb
by
oneself
and
not
through
another
person
or
by
distance
;
in
person
•
The
CEO
personally
greeted
every
new
employee
on
their
first
day
.
The
CEO
personally
greeted
every
new
employee
on
their
first
day
.
•
I
’
d
like
to
thank
you
personally
for
your
help
last
week
.
I
’
d
like
to
thank
you
personally
for
your
help
last
week
.
adverb
in
a
way
that
affects
or
is
meant
for
one
particular
person
,
especially
emotionally
•
Don
’
t
take
the
criticism
personally
;
it
’
s
about
the
work
,
not
you
.
Don
’
t
take
the
criticism
personally
;
it
’
s
about
the
work
,
not
you
.
•
He
felt
personally
responsible
when
the
project
failed
.
He
felt
personally
responsible
when
the
project
failed
.
analyst
noun
-
analyse
,
analysing
,
analyses
,
analysed
a
person
who
carefully
studies
information
,
events
,
or
situations
in
order
to
understand
them
and
explain
their
meaning
•
The
company
hired
an
analyst
to
examine
customer
feedback
and
spot
trends
.
The
company
hired
an
analyst
to
examine
customer
feedback
and
spot
trends
.
•
As
a
sports
analyst
,
she
broke
down
each
team's
strategy
on
live
TV
.
As
a
sports
analyst
,
she
broke
down
each
team's
strategy
on
live
TV
.
From
analyze
+
-ist
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
19th
century
.
noun
-
analyse
,
analysing
,
analyses
,
analysed
a
person
who
studies
companies
,
markets
,
and
economic
data
to
give
advice
or
predictions
about
investing
•
The
bank's
senior
analyst
predicted
that
oil
prices
would
fall
next
year
.
The
bank's
senior
analyst
predicted
that
oil
prices
would
fall
next
year
.
•
Many
investors
rely
on
a
financial
analyst's
quarterly
reports
before
buying
stocks
.
Many
investors
rely
on
a
financial
analyst's
quarterly
reports
before
buying
stocks
.
noun
-
analyse
,
analysing
,
analyses
,
analysed
(
informal
)
short
for
psychoanalyst
,
a
therapist
trained
in
psychoanalysis
•
After
her
anxiety
worsened
,
she
began
weekly
sessions
with
an
analyst
.
After
her
anxiety
worsened
,
she
began
weekly
sessions
with
an
analyst
.
•
The
famous
analyst
wrote
several
papers
on
dream
interpretation
.
The
famous
analyst
wrote
several
papers
on
dream
interpretation
.
typically
adverb
in
most
situations
or
on
average
;
normally
•
Typically
,
the
store
opens
at
nine
o'clock
each
morning
.
Typically
,
the
store
opens
at
nine
o'clock
each
morning
.
•
Winter
here
is
typically
cold
and
snowy
.
Winter
here
is
typically
cold
and
snowy
.
formed
from
the
adjective
“
typical
”
+
the
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
,”
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
mid-19th
century
adverb
in
a
way
that
shows
the
usual
qualities
of
a
particular
person
,
group
,
or
thing
;
characteristically
•
Typically
,
Oliver
cracks
a
joke
when
the
meeting
gets
tense
.
Typically
,
Oliver
cracks
a
joke
when
the
meeting
gets
tense
.
•
In
her
rush
,
Lisa
typically
forgets
her
umbrella
at
home
.
In
her
rush
,
Lisa
typically
forgets
her
umbrella
at
home
.
See
etymology
of
sense
1
;
same
origin
.
literally
adverb
in
the
exact
,
real
,
or
most
basic
sense
,
without
exaggeration
or
metaphor
•
The
house
is
literally
next
door
to
the
school
.
The
house
is
literally
next
door
to
the
school
.
•
Water
will
literally
boil
at
100
°C
when
you
are
at
sea
level
.
Water
will
literally
boil
at
100
°C
when
you
are
at
sea
level
.
From
Middle
English
literal
+
-ly
,
meaning
“
in
a
literal
manner
.”
adverb
(
informal
)
used
to
add
emphasis
,
even
when
the
statement
is
not
true
in
the
exact
sense
•
My
backpack
is
so
heavy
;
it's
literally
killing
my
shoulders
.
My
backpack
is
so
heavy
;
it's
literally
killing
my
shoulders
.
•
She
was
literally
bouncing
off
the
walls
with
excitement
after
getting
the
job
offer
.
She
was
literally
bouncing
off
the
walls
with
excitement
after
getting
the
job
offer
.
Sense
extension
first
recorded
in
the
18th
century
as
an
intensifier
.
essentially
adverb
in
its
most
basic
or
fundamental
form
;
in
essence
•
A
diamond
is
essentially
pure
carbon
arranged
in
a
crystal
lattice
.
A
diamond
is
essentially
pure
carbon
arranged
in
a
crystal
lattice
.
•
Although
the
two
proposals
look
different
,
they
are
essentially
the
same
in
purpose
.
Although
the
two
proposals
look
different
,
they
are
essentially
the
same
in
purpose
.
adverb
for
the
most
part
;
basically
;
almost
entirely
•
The
restaurant
was
essentially
empty
by
the
time
we
arrived
.
The
restaurant
was
essentially
empty
by
the
time
we
arrived
.
•
She
did
essentially
all
the
work
herself
.
She
did
essentially
all
the
work
herself
.
philosophy
noun
-
philosophy
,
philosophies
the
academic
study
that
seeks
to
understand
the
deepest
questions
about
existence
,
knowledge
,
values
,
reason
,
and
language
•
At
university
,
Nora
decided
to
major
in
philosophy
because
she
loved
debating
questions
about
reality
and
truth
.
At
university
,
Nora
decided
to
major
in
philosophy
because
she
loved
debating
questions
about
reality
and
truth
.
•
Ancient
Greek
philosophy
still
shapes
how
we
think
about
ethics
today
.
Ancient
Greek
philosophy
still
shapes
how
we
think
about
ethics
today
.
From
Old
French
philosophie
,
from
Latin
philosophia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
philosophía
meaning
“
love
of
wisdom
”.
fiction
noun
-
fictionalize
,
fictionalizing
,
fictionalizes
,
fictionalized
books
and
stories
about
events
and
characters
that
are
invented
,
not
real
•
Ella
loves
reading
historical
fiction
set
in
ancient
Rome
.
Ella
loves
reading
historical
fiction
set
in
ancient
Rome
.
•
The
library's
fiction
section
was
twice
as
large
as
the
nonfiction
shelves
.
The
library's
fiction
section
was
twice
as
large
as
the
nonfiction
shelves
.
Late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
fictio
‘
the
act
of
fashioning
,
a
feigning
’,
from
fingere
‘
form
,
contrive
’.
noun
-
fictionalize
,
fictionalizing
,
fictionalizes
,
fictionalized
something
that
is
invented
or
imagined
and
is
not
true
•
The
rumor
that
the
school
would
close
was
pure
fiction
.
The
rumor
that
the
school
would
close
was
pure
fiction
.
•
He
maintained
the
fiction
that
he
was
rich
,
but
everyone
knew
the
truth
.
He
maintained
the
fiction
that
he
was
rich
,
but
everyone
knew
the
truth
.
Late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
fictio
‘
the
act
of
fashioning
,
a
feigning
’,
from
fingere
‘
form
,
contrive
’.
equally
adverb
to
the
same
degree
or
level
•
Both
twins
are
equally
talented
at
playing
the
piano
.
Both
twins
are
equally
talented
at
playing
the
piano
.
•
The
two
cities
are
equally
famous
for
their
historic
buildings
.
The
two
cities
are
equally
famous
for
their
historic
buildings
.
adverb
in
equal
parts
or
amounts
•
They
divided
the
prize
money
equally
among
the
three
winners
.
They
divided
the
prize
money
equally
among
the
three
winners
.
•
Cut
the
paper
equally
down
the
middle
.
Cut
the
paper
equally
down
the
middle
.
adverb
used
to
introduce
another
fact
that
is
just
as
important
•
The
project
is
expensive
;
equally
,
it
will
take
a
long
time
to
finish
.
The
project
is
expensive
;
equally
,
it
will
take
a
long
time
to
finish
.
•
You
must
practice
regularly
;
equally
,
you
should
rest
when
you
are
tired
.
You
must
practice
regularly
;
equally
,
you
should
rest
when
you
are
tired
.
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
.
virtually
adverb
almost
or
nearly
,
so
that
for
practical
purposes
it
is
true
•
The
huge
theater
was
virtually
empty
after
the
rainstorm
cleared
the
streets
.
The
huge
theater
was
virtually
empty
after
the
rainstorm
cleared
the
streets
.
•
With
a
good
GPS
,
it
is
virtually
impossible
to
get
lost
in
this
city
.
With
a
good
GPS
,
it
is
virtually
impossible
to
get
lost
in
this
city
.
From
Middle
English
virtual
+
-ly
,
originally
meaning
“
in
essence
”
and
later
“
almost
,
nearly
.”
adverb
by
means
of
computers
,
the
internet
,
or
virtual
reality
rather
than
physical
presence
•
During
the
pandemic
,
students
attended
classes
virtually
from
their
bedrooms
.
During
the
pandemic
,
students
attended
classes
virtually
from
their
bedrooms
.
•
The
architect
gave
a
tour
of
the
new
museum
virtually
using
a
3D
model
.
The
architect
gave
a
tour
of
the
new
museum
virtually
using
a
3D
model
.
Extended
from
the
earlier
sense
of
“
almost
”
to
describe
actions
carried
out
in
virtual
environments
with
computers
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
20th
century
.
normally
adverb
usually
or
in
most
situations
•
We
normally
eat
dinner
at
six
o'clock
.
We
normally
eat
dinner
at
six
o'clock
.
•
It
normally
takes
me
half
an
hour
to
walk
to
work
.
It
normally
takes
me
half
an
hour
to
walk
to
work
.
adverb
in
a
regular
,
healthy
,
or
proper
way
•
After
the
repair
,
the
machine
is
functioning
normally
again
.
After
the
repair
,
the
machine
is
functioning
normally
again
.
•
She
could
not
breathe
normally
after
running
up
the
stairs
.
She
could
not
breathe
normally
after
running
up
the
stairs
.
professional
noun
a
person
with
special
training
and
qualifications
who
does
a
skilled
job
as
their
main
paid
work
•
The
hospital
hired
a
professional
to
maintain
its
computer
network
.
The
hospital
hired
a
professional
to
maintain
its
computer
network
.
•
If
you
are
unsure
about
your
taxes
,
talk
to
a
financial
professional
.
If
you
are
unsure
about
your
taxes
,
talk
to
a
financial
professional
.
noun
a
person
who
earns
money
by
playing
a
sport
or
doing
an
activity
that
many
people
do
only
for
fun
•
After
years
of
practice
,
Maya
finally
became
a
tennis
professional
.
After
years
of
practice
,
Maya
finally
became
a
tennis
professional
.
•
The
golf
professional
gave
us
a
lesson
on
improving
our
swing
.
The
golf
professional
gave
us
a
lesson
on
improving
our
swing
.
adjective
connected
with
the
work
,
standards
,
or
rules
of
people
who
are
specially
trained
in
a
particular
job
•
She
wore
a
suit
to
give
a
professional
presentation
to
the
clients
.
She
wore
a
suit
to
give
a
professional
presentation
to
the
clients
.
•
The
company
is
seeking
professional
advice
before
expanding
overseas
.
The
company
is
seeking
professional
advice
before
expanding
overseas
.
adjective
done
as
a
paid
occupation
rather
than
as
a
hobby
•
He
bought
a
high-end
camera
because
he
is
a
professional
photographer
.
He
bought
a
high-end
camera
because
he
is
a
professional
photographer
.
•
The
town
invited
a
professional
chef
to
judge
the
cooking
contest
.
The
town
invited
a
professional
chef
to
judge
the
cooking
contest
.
adjective
showing
the
skill
,
care
,
and
responsible
behaviour
expected
in
paid
skilled
work
•
Despite
the
noisy
crowd
,
the
actor
stayed
professional
on
stage
.
Despite
the
noisy
crowd
,
the
actor
stayed
professional
on
stage
.
•
Her
email
was
short
,
clear
,
and
professional
.
Her
email
was
short
,
clear
,
and
professional
.
sequence
noun
a
number
of
related
things
or
events
that
come
one
after
another
in
a
particular
order
•
She
practiced
the
dance
sequence
until
she
could
perform
it
perfectly
.
She
practiced
the
dance
sequence
until
she
could
perform
it
perfectly
.
•
The
fire
alarm
triggered
a
sequence
of
events
that
ended
with
everyone
safely
outside
.
The
fire
alarm
triggered
a
sequence
of
events
that
ended
with
everyone
safely
outside
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
'sequentia'
meaning
"
that
which
follows
".
initially
adverb
at
the
beginning
;
at
first
,
before
later
changes
or
developments
•
Initially
,
the
puppy
was
shy
,
but
soon
it
started
playing
with
everyone
.
Initially
,
the
puppy
was
shy
,
but
soon
it
started
playing
with
everyone
.
•
The
new
software
seemed
complicated
initially
,
yet
the
engineers
quickly
mastered
it
.
The
new
software
seemed
complicated
initially
,
yet
the
engineers
quickly
mastered
it
.
From
Latin
initium
meaning
“
a
beginning
”,
plus
the
adverbial
suffix
‑ly
,
entering
English
in
the
17th
century
to
describe
the
earliest
stage
of
an
event
or
process
.
originally
adverb
in
the
beginning
,
before
later
changes
happened
•
The
castle
was
originally
built
as
a
wooden
fort
.
The
castle
was
originally
built
as
a
wooden
fort
.
•
We
originally
planned
to
meet
on
Friday
,
but
we
had
to
reschedule
.
We
originally
planned
to
meet
on
Friday
,
but
we
had
to
reschedule
.
from
the
adjective
original
+
-ly
(
adverb
suffix
),
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
15th
century
adverb
used
to
say
where
someone
or
something
came
from
first
•
My
parents
are
originally
from
a
small
island
in
the
Pacific
.
My
parents
are
originally
from
a
small
island
in
the
Pacific
.
•
Although
he
lives
in
Berlin
now
,
he
is
originally
from
Brazil
.
Although
he
lives
in
Berlin
now
,
he
is
originally
from
Brazil
.
extension
of
sense
‘
in
the
beginning
’
to
indicate
point
of
origin
,
recorded
since
the
early
18th
century
adverb
in
a
way
that
shows
new
ideas
or
creativity
•
The
artist
combined
metal
and
glass
originally
,
creating
a
striking
sculpture
.
The
artist
combined
metal
and
glass
originally
,
creating
a
striking
sculpture
.
•
She
originally
interpreted
the
classic
song
,
giving
it
a
modern
twist
.
She
originally
interpreted
the
classic
song
,
giving
it
a
modern
twist
.
semantic
development
from
‘
in
an
original
manner
’
to
‘
creatively
’,
attested
from
the
late
19th
century
naturally
adverb
in
a
way
that
is
not
artificial
or
forced
;
according
to
nature
or
normal
processes
•
The
actors
moved
naturally
on
stage
,
making
the
scene
believable
.
The
actors
moved
naturally
on
stage
,
making
the
scene
believable
.
•
Babies
learn
to
grasp
objects
naturally
without
formal
teaching
.
Babies
learn
to
grasp
objects
naturally
without
formal
teaching
.
adverb
used
to
show
that
something
is
expected
,
obvious
,
or
a
normal
result
•
Naturally
,
he
was
nervous
before
his
first
flight
.
Naturally
,
he
was
nervous
before
his
first
flight
.
•
The
restaurant
was
full
,
so
naturally
we
had
to
wait
for
a
table
.
The
restaurant
was
full
,
so
naturally
we
had
to
wait
for
a
table
.
adverb
by
a
person
’
s
or
thing
’
s
inherent
character
or
birth
;
innately
•
She
is
naturally
curious
and
asks
many
questions
.
She
is
naturally
curious
and
asks
many
questions
.
•
Some
people
are
naturally
gifted
at
music
.
Some
people
are
naturally
gifted
at
music
.
occasionally
adverb
sometimes
,
but
not
often
or
regularly
•
I
visit
my
grandparents
occasionally
because
they
live
in
another
city
.
I
visit
my
grandparents
occasionally
because
they
live
in
another
city
.
•
The
small
seaside
café
is
usually
quiet
,
but
it
gets
busy
occasionally
when
tourists
arrive
.
The
small
seaside
café
is
usually
quiet
,
but
it
gets
busy
occasionally
when
tourists
arrive
.
From
occasional
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
17th
century
,
meaning
‘
on
some
occasions
’.
organic
adjective
produced
or
grown
without
the
use
of
artificial
chemicals
such
as
synthetic
fertilizers
,
pesticides
,
or
preservatives
•
We
always
buy
organic
vegetables
from
the
local
farmers
’
market
.
We
always
buy
organic
vegetables
from
the
local
farmers
’
market
.
•
The
label
guarantees
that
the
apples
were
grown
using
organic
methods
.
The
label
guarantees
that
the
apples
were
grown
using
organic
methods
.
Sense
developed
in
the
1940s
as
interest
grew
in
farming
that
avoided
synthetic
chemicals
.
noun
food
or
other
agricultural
products
that
are
grown
or
made
without
artificial
chemicals
•
The
grocery
store
has
a
special
aisle
for
organics
.
The
grocery
store
has
a
special
aisle
for
organics
.
•
She
spends
more
money
on
organics
because
she
values
health
.
She
spends
more
money
on
organics
because
she
values
health
.
Noun
use
dates
from
the
1970s
as
consumers
began
asking
specifically
for
food
produced
by
organic
farming
.
adjective
relating
to
or
coming
from
living
things
•
Bones
and
feathers
are
organic
materials
that
decompose
over
time
.
Bones
and
feathers
are
organic
materials
that
decompose
over
time
.
•
Scientists
study
organic
matter
to
understand
ancient
ecosystems
.
Scientists
study
organic
matter
to
understand
ancient
ecosystems
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
organicus
“
relating
to
an
organ
or
instrument
”
and
later
linked
to
living
organisms
in
the
17th
century
.
adjective
developing
in
a
natural
,
gradual
,
and
connected
way
rather
than
being
artificially
planned
•
Her
leadership
style
allows
ideas
to
grow
in
an
organic
manner
.
Her
leadership
style
allows
ideas
to
grow
in
an
organic
manner
.
•
The
city
’
s
expansion
was
organic
,
following
the
river
rather
than
a
strict
grid
.
The
city
’
s
expansion
was
organic
,
following
the
river
rather
than
a
strict
grid
.
Figurative
sense
emerged
in
the
late
19th
century
,
likening
social
or
artistic
growth
to
living
organisms
.
adjective
in
chemistry
,
describing
compounds
that
contain
carbon
atoms
bonded
to
hydrogen
or
other
carbon
atoms
•
Organic
solvents
like
ethanol
dissolve
oils
and
fats
.
Organic
solvents
like
ethanol
dissolve
oils
and
fats
.
•
Students
memorize
common
organic
functional
groups
such
as
alcohols
and
ketones
.
Students
memorize
common
organic
functional
groups
such
as
alcohols
and
ketones
.
In
the
early
19th
century
,
chemists
believed
only
living
organisms
could
produce
carbon
compounds
,
calling
them
“
organic
.”
tragedy
noun
-
tragedy
,
tragedies
an
extremely
sad
event
or
situation
that
causes
great
suffering
and
distress
•
The
earthquake
was
a
tragedy
that
left
thousands
homeless
.
The
earthquake
was
a
tragedy
that
left
thousands
homeless
.
•
Losing
the
family
farm
to
fire
was
a
personal
tragedy
for
them
.
Losing
the
family
farm
to
fire
was
a
personal
tragedy
for
them
.
From
Middle
English
tragedie
,
via
Old
French
,
from
Latin
tragoedia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
tragōidia
,
literally
“
goat
song
,”
referring
to
songs
sung
during
goat
sacrifices
.
noun
-
tragedy
,
tragedies
a
serious
play
,
film
,
or
literary
work
that
ends
sadly
,
often
with
the
main
character
’
s
downfall
or
death
•
Shakespeare
’
s
“
Hamlet
”
is
a
famous
tragedy
about
a
prince
seeking
revenge
.
Shakespeare
’
s
“
Hamlet
”
is
a
famous
tragedy
about
a
prince
seeking
revenge
.
•
Our
class
is
studying
Greek
tragedy
this
semester
.
Our
class
is
studying
Greek
tragedy
this
semester
.
From
Middle
English
tragedie
,
via
Old
French
,
from
Latin
tragoedia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
tragōidia
,
literally
“
goat
song
,”
referring
to
songs
sung
during
goat
sacrifices
.
politically
adverb
in
a
way
that
concerns
politics
,
government
,
or
public
affairs
•
She
became
politically
active
during
her
first
year
at
university
.
She
became
politically
active
during
her
first
year
at
university
.
•
The
analyst
warned
that
the
budget
cuts
might
be
politically
risky
for
the
governor
.
The
analyst
warned
that
the
budget
cuts
might
be
politically
risky
for
the
governor
.
From
the
adjective
political
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
16th
century
.
myth
noun
a
very
old
traditional
story
,
often
about
gods
or
heroes
,
that
explains
how
the
world
,
people
,
or
customs
began
•
According
to
Greek
myth
,
Zeus
ruled
the
sky
from
Mount
Olympus
.
According
to
Greek
myth
,
Zeus
ruled
the
sky
from
Mount
Olympus
.
•
The
Māori
tell
a
myth
about
a
hero
fishing
the
islands
up
from
the
sea
.
The
Māori
tell
a
myth
about
a
hero
fishing
the
islands
up
from
the
sea
.
mid-19th
century
:
from
Greek
muthos
‘
story
’.
noun
a
belief
or
idea
that
many
people
think
is
true
but
is
actually
false
•
It
’
s
a
common
myth
that
cracking
your
knuckles
causes
arthritis
.
It
’
s
a
common
myth
that
cracking
your
knuckles
causes
arthritis
.
•
The
documentary
debunks
the
myth
that
all
astronauts
are
men
.
The
documentary
debunks
the
myth
that
all
astronauts
are
men
.
Sense
of
‘
untrue
belief
’
developed
in
early
20th
century
from
the
original
meaning
‘
traditional
story
’.
physically
adverb
in
a
way
that
involves
the
body
rather
than
the
mind
or
emotions
•
After
months
of
training
,
Maria
felt
physically
ready
for
the
marathon
.
After
months
of
training
,
Maria
felt
physically
ready
for
the
marathon
.
•
The
job
is
physically
demanding
,
so
workers
must
take
regular
breaks
.
The
job
is
physically
demanding
,
so
workers
must
take
regular
breaks
.
Derived
from
"
physical
"
+
"
-ly
",
first
recorded
in
the
15th
century
.
adverb
in
a
real
,
tangible
way
,
involving
actual
contact
or
presence
rather
than
something
virtual
or
theoretical
•
The
old
letters
were
physically
stored
in
a
locked
box
under
the
bed
.
The
old
letters
were
physically
stored
in
a
locked
box
under
the
bed
.
•
Because
he
lived
abroad
,
he
couldn't
physically
attend
the
wedding
.
Because
he
lived
abroad
,
he
couldn't
physically
attend
the
wedding
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
"
physical
"
+
"
-ly
",
extending
to
the
idea
of
real-world
presence
in
the
late
19th
century
with
the
rise
of
telecommunication
.
robot
noun
-
robotize
,
robotizing
,
robotizes
,
robotized
A
machine
that
is
controlled
by
a
computer
and
can
do
work
automatically
,
sometimes
looking
or
moving
like
a
human
.
•
In
the
automobile
plant
,
a
robot
swiftly
paints
each
car
body
the
same
perfect
shade
of
red
.
In
the
automobile
plant
,
a
robot
swiftly
paints
each
car
body
the
same
perfect
shade
of
red
.
•
At
home
,
a
small
vacuum
robot
glided
under
the
sofa
and
picked
up
crumbs
.
At
home
,
a
small
vacuum
robot
glided
under
the
sofa
and
picked
up
crumbs
.
From
Czech
“
robot
”,
meaning
'forced
labour'
,
coined
by
writer
Karel
Čapek
in
his
1920
play
“
R
.
U
.
R
.”.
noun
-
robotize
,
robotizing
,
robotizes
,
robotized
A
computer
program
that
automatically
performs
repetitive
tasks
on
the
internet
,
such
as
indexing
pages
or
answering
simple
questions
.
•
A
search
engine
robot
crawls
millions
of
web
pages
every
day
.
A
search
engine
robot
crawls
millions
of
web
pages
every
day
.
•
The
chat
robot
on
the
company
website
answers
basic
shipping
questions
instantly
.
The
chat
robot
on
the
company
website
answers
basic
shipping
questions
instantly
.
Based
on
the
earlier
sense
of
a
mechanical
robot
;
later
applied
metaphorically
to
software
that
does
automated
work
.
noun
-
robotize
,
robotizing
,
robotizes
,
robotized
A
person
who
acts
or
speaks
in
a
very
mechanical
,
emotionless
way
,
as
if
they
were
a
machine
.
•
During
the
presentation
,
he
repeated
the
script
like
a
robot
,
without
any
feeling
.
During
the
presentation
,
he
repeated
the
script
like
a
robot
,
without
any
feeling
.
•
After
weeks
of
overtime
,
she
felt
like
a
tired
robot
just
going
through
the
motions
.
After
weeks
of
overtime
,
she
felt
like
a
tired
robot
just
going
through
the
motions
.
Extended
figurative
use
from
the
mechanical
sense
of
‘
robot
’.
automatically
adverb
without
any
human
control
or
effort
,
by
means
of
a
machine
,
program
,
or
built-in
mechanism
•
The
sliding
doors
automatically
open
when
a
customer
gets
close
.
The
sliding
doors
automatically
open
when
a
customer
gets
close
.
•
My
phone
automatically
backs
up
all
photos
to
the
cloud
every
night
.
My
phone
automatically
backs
up
all
photos
to
the
cloud
every
night
.
From
automatic
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
the
18th
century
to
describe
self-acting
machines
.
adverb
without
conscious
thought
,
because
of
habit
or
instinct
•
When
the
ball
came
at
her
face
,
she
automatically
raised
her
hands
to
block
it
.
When
the
ball
came
at
her
face
,
she
automatically
raised
her
hands
to
block
it
.
•
He
automatically
says
“
thank
you
”
the
moment
someone
holds
the
door
for
him
.
He
automatically
says
“
thank
you
”
the
moment
someone
holds
the
door
for
him
.
Extension
of
the
mechanical
sense
to
human
behavior
in
the
late
19th
century
,
describing
actions
done
‘
as
if
by
machinery
’.
adverb
inevitably
or
by
necessary
rule
,
without
an
extra
decision
•
Under
the
policy
,
full-time
employees
automatically
receive
health
insurance
.
Under
the
policy
,
full-time
employees
automatically
receive
health
insurance
.
•
If
your
balance
falls
below
zero
,
the
bank
will
automatically
charge
an
overdraft
fee
.
If
your
balance
falls
below
zero
,
the
bank
will
automatically
charge
an
overdraft
fee
.
Legal
and
bureaucratic
writing
in
the
20th
century
adopted
the
adverb
to
mean
‘
as
a
matter
of
course
or
rule
’.
gradually
adverb
little
by
little
over
a
period
of
time
,
not
suddenly
•
The
sky
gradually
turned
pink
as
the
sun
began
to
rise
.
The
sky
gradually
turned
pink
as
the
sun
began
to
rise
.
•
After
his
injury
,
he
gradually
got
stronger
by
exercising
every
day
.
After
his
injury
,
he
gradually
got
stronger
by
exercising
every
day
.
From
gradual
+
-ly
;
gradual
comes
from
Late
Latin
gradālis
,
from
Latin
gradus
“
step
”.
ideology
noun
-
ideology
,
ideologies
a
system
of
ideas
and
beliefs
that
guides
the
aims
and
actions
of
a
person
,
group
,
or
movement
•
The
revolutionary
group
adopted
a
new
ideology
centered
on
equality
and
freedom
.
The
revolutionary
group
adopted
a
new
ideology
centered
on
equality
and
freedom
.
•
Environmental
protection
is
at
the
heart
of
the
party
’
s
ideology
.
Environmental
protection
is
at
the
heart
of
the
party
’
s
ideology
.
early
19th-century
coinage
from
French
idéologie
,
originally
meaning
the
‘
science
of
ideas
’,
from
Greek
idea
‘
form
,
pattern
’
+
–logy
‘
study
’.
noun
-
ideology
,
ideologies
the
general
way
of
thinking
and
set
of
values
typical
of
a
society
,
culture
,
or
historical
period
•
The
dominant
ideology
of
the
1950s
emphasized
traditional
family
roles
.
The
dominant
ideology
of
the
1950s
emphasized
traditional
family
roles
.
•
Modern
business
ideology
often
values
innovation
over
stability
.
Modern
business
ideology
often
values
innovation
over
stability
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
French
idéologie
, ‘
science
of
ideas
’.
Over
time
it
came
to
mean
the
ideas
themselves
.