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anticipate
verb
-
anticipate
,
anticipating
,
anticipates
,
anticipated
to
expect
that
something
will
happen
and
prepare
for
it
•
We
anticipate
heavy
snow
tomorrow
,
so
the
school
may
close
.
We
anticipate
heavy
snow
tomorrow
,
so
the
school
may
close
.
•
The
project
manager
anticipated
delays
and
ordered
materials
early
.
The
project
manager
anticipated
delays
and
ordered
materials
early
.
From
Latin
anticipātus
,
past
participle
of
anticipāre
‘
to
take
beforehand
’,
from
ante
‘
before
’
+
capere
‘
to
take
’.
verb
-
anticipate
,
anticipating
,
anticipates
,
anticipated
to
look
forward
to
something
with
excitement
or
pleasure
•
The
children
anticipate
Christmas
morning
with
shining
eyes
.
The
children
anticipate
Christmas
morning
with
shining
eyes
.
•
I
anticipate
my
trip
to
Japan
next
month
with
great
excitement
.
I
anticipate
my
trip
to
Japan
next
month
with
great
excitement
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
derived
from
Latin
anticipāre
meaning
‘
to
take
beforehand
’.
verb
-
anticipate
,
anticipating
,
anticipates
,
anticipated
to
act
before
something
happens
so
as
to
deal
with
it
in
advance
•
The
engineers
anticipated
flooding
and
raised
the
bridge
higher
.
The
engineers
anticipated
flooding
and
raised
the
bridge
higher
.
•
The
store
anticipates
demand
by
stocking
extra
water
before
storms
.
The
store
anticipates
demand
by
stocking
extra
water
before
storms
.
Sense
based
on
the
older
idea
of
‘
taking
action
beforehand
’,
recorded
in
English
from
the
16th
century
.
want
verb
-
want
,
wanting
,
wants
,
wanted
to
desire
to
have
something
or
to
do
something
•
I
want
a
glass
of
water
,
please
.
I
want
a
glass
of
water
,
please
.
•
Do
you
want
to
watch
a
movie
tonight
?
Do
you
want
to
watch
a
movie
tonight
?
From
Old
Norse
vanta
“
to
be
lacking
”.
verb
-
want
,
wanting
,
wants
,
wanted
(
formal
or
old-fashioned
)
to
lack
or
need
something
;
to
be
without
something
necessary
•
The
garden
wants
watering
after
the
hot
weekend
.
The
garden
wants
watering
after
the
hot
weekend
.
•
Your
essay
still
wants
a
clear
conclusion
.
Your
essay
still
wants
a
clear
conclusion
.
Same
origin
as
main
verb
sense
,
but
preserved
in
older
English
meaning
"
be
lacking
".
noun
-
want
the
state
of
not
having
something
necessary
;
lack
or
deficiency
•
Many
people
suffer
from
want
of
clean
water
.
Many
people
suffer
from
want
of
clean
water
.
•
For
want
of
sleep
,
he
could
not
concentrate
.
For
want
of
sleep
,
he
could
not
concentrate
.
Noun
use
from
sense
of
verb
meaning
“
state
of
lacking
”.
noun
something
that
a
person
desires
rather
than
truly
needs
•
His
greatest
want
is
to
travel
the
world
.
His
greatest
want
is
to
travel
the
world
.
•
We
listed
our
needs
and
wants
before
shopping
for
furniture
.
We
listed
our
needs
and
wants
before
shopping
for
furniture
.
Developed
from
the
verb
sense
“
desire
”
into
a
noun
meaning
the
object
of
desire
.
mean
verb
-
mean
,
meaning
,
means
,
meant
to
intend
or
plan
for
something
to
happen
or
to
be
done
•
I
didn
’
t
mean
to
hurt
your
feelings
.
I
didn
’
t
mean
to
hurt
your
feelings
.
•
She
means
to
finish
the
project
by
Friday
.
She
means
to
finish
the
project
by
Friday
.
Old
English
‘
mænan
’,
from
Proto-Germanic
*mainijaną
, ‘
to
intend
’.
Over
centuries
,
the
sense
of
purpose
remained
.
verb
-
mean
,
meaning
,
means
,
meant
to
intend
or
plan
to
do
or
say
something
•
I
meant
to
send
the
email
yesterday
,
but
I
forgot
.
I
meant
to
send
the
email
yesterday
,
but
I
forgot
.
•
Did
you
mean
that
as
a
joke
or
were
you
serious
?
Did
you
mean
that
as
a
joke
or
were
you
serious
?
Same
Old
English
root
as
the
sense
“
signify
,”
extending
to
intention
in
Middle
English
.
verb
-
mean
,
meaning
,
means
,
meant
to
have
something
as
a
purpose
or
intention
•
I
didn't
mean
to
hurt
your
feelings
.
I
didn't
mean
to
hurt
your
feelings
.
•
What
do
you
mean
by
that
comment
?
What
do
you
mean
by
that
comment
?
Old
English
"
mǣnan
"
meaning
"
to
intend
"
verb
-
mean
,
meaning
,
means
,
meant
to
have
something
as
its
significance
or
definition
;
to
represent
or
express
•
What
does
this
word
mean
in
Spanish
?
What
does
this
word
mean
in
Spanish
?
•
A
red
light
usually
means
‘
stop
’.
A
red
light
usually
means
‘
stop
’.
Sense
of
‘
signify
’
arose
in
Middle
English
as
language
evolved
to
link
words
with
their
concepts
.
verb
-
mean
,
meaning
,
means
,
meant
to
express
,
show
,
or
have
as
its
signification
•
What
does
this
word
mean
in
Spanish
?
What
does
this
word
mean
in
Spanish
?
•
A
red
traffic
light
means
drivers
must
stop
.
A
red
traffic
light
means
drivers
must
stop
.
Old
English
mænan
“
to
intend
,
signify
,”
from
Proto-Germanic
*mainijan
.
important
adjective
having
great
meaning
,
value
,
or
effect
and
therefore
needing
special
attention
•
It's
important
to
drink
enough
water
every
day
.
It's
important
to
drink
enough
water
every
day
.
•
Please
remember
this
important
phone
number
in
case
of
emergency
.
Please
remember
this
important
phone
number
in
case
of
emergency
.
adjective
having
a
high
position
,
power
,
or
influence
•
She
felt
nervous
meeting
such
an
important
scientist
.
She
felt
nervous
meeting
such
an
important
scientist
.
•
The
mayor
is
the
most
important
person
at
the
ceremony
.
The
mayor
is
the
most
important
person
at
the
ceremony
.
significant
adjective
large
or
important
enough
to
have
an
effect
or
to
be
noticed
•
The
new
bridge
made
a
significant
difference
to
traffic
flow
.
The
new
bridge
made
a
significant
difference
to
traffic
flow
.
•
Winning
the
award
was
a
significant
moment
in
her
career
.
Winning
the
award
was
a
significant
moment
in
her
career
.
From
Latin
significans
,
present
participle
of
significare
,
meaning
“
to
show
by
a
sign
,
mean
”.
adjective
showing
or
suggesting
a
special
meaning
beyond
the
obvious
words
or
action
•
He
gave
her
a
significant
look
and
she
knew
it
was
time
to
leave
.
He
gave
her
a
significant
look
and
she
knew
it
was
time
to
leave
.
•
The
pause
before
his
answer
was
significant
,
letting
everyone
sense
his
discomfort
.
The
pause
before
his
answer
was
significant
,
letting
everyone
sense
his
discomfort
.
Same
origin
as
other
senses
:
Latin
significare
“
to
indicate
,
mean
”.
adjective
showing
a
result
that
is
unlikely
to
have
happened
by
chance
,
according
to
a
statistical
test
•
The
results
were
statistically
significant
at
the
5%
level
.
The
results
were
statistically
significant
at
the
5%
level
.
•
Researchers
found
a
significant
correlation
between
exercise
and
mood
.
Researchers
found
a
significant
correlation
between
exercise
and
mood
.
Adopted
in
statistical
writing
in
the
late
19th
century
to
label
results
unlikely
to
be
due
to
chance
alone
.
plant
noun
a
living
thing
such
as
a
tree
,
flower
,
or
grass
that
grows
in
the
ground
and
makes
its
own
food
from
sunlight
•
We
watered
the
plant
every
day
,
and
soon
it
grew
tall
and
leafy
.
We
watered
the
plant
every
day
,
and
soon
it
grew
tall
and
leafy
.
•
Emma
put
a
new
plant
on
her
desk
to
brighten
the
office
.
Emma
put
a
new
plant
on
her
desk
to
brighten
the
office
.
Old
English
plante
,
from
Latin
planta
‘
sprout
,
cutting
’.
verb
to
put
a
seed
,
bulb
,
or
young
plant
into
soil
so
it
can
grow
•
This
weekend
we
will
plant
tomatoes
in
the
garden
.
This
weekend
we
will
plant
tomatoes
in
the
garden
.
•
She
carefully
planted
a
row
of
rose
bushes
along
the
fence
.
She
carefully
planted
a
row
of
rose
bushes
along
the
fence
.
noun
a
factory
or
large
building
where
goods
are
made
or
power
is
produced
•
The
car
company
opened
a
new
plant
that
employs
500
workers
.
The
car
company
opened
a
new
plant
that
employs
500
workers
.
•
The
town
grew
quickly
after
the
steel
plant
was
built
.
The
town
grew
quickly
after
the
steel
plant
was
built
.
verb
to
place
something
firmly
in
a
position
•
The
runner
planted
his
foot
and
changed
direction
sharply
.
The
runner
planted
his
foot
and
changed
direction
sharply
.
•
She
planted
a
kiss
on
her
baby
’
s
cheek
.
She
planted
a
kiss
on
her
baby
’
s
cheek
.
noun
-
plant
the
heavy
machines
and
equipment
used
in
building
or
industrial
work
•
The
construction
site
rented
extra
plant
to
finish
the
job
.
The
construction
site
rented
extra
plant
to
finish
the
job
.
•
Keep
the
heavy
plant
away
from
the
edge
of
the
slope
.
Keep
the
heavy
plant
away
from
the
edge
of
the
slope
.
noun
a
person
secretly
placed
in
a
group
to
gather
information
or
influence
it
•
They
suspected
the
newcomer
was
a
plant
sent
by
a
rival
company
.
They
suspected
the
newcomer
was
a
plant
sent
by
a
rival
company
.
•
The
police
arrested
the
plant
after
he
tried
to
steal
the
files
.
The
police
arrested
the
plant
after
he
tried
to
steal
the
files
.
noun
an
object
secretly
placed
to
deceive
or
incriminate
someone
•
The
detectives
discovered
the
gun
was
a
plant
meant
to
frame
the
suspect
.
The
detectives
discovered
the
gun
was
a
plant
meant
to
frame
the
suspect
.
•
She
swore
the
drugs
were
a
plant
and
didn't
belong
to
her
.
She
swore
the
drugs
were
a
plant
and
didn't
belong
to
her
.
verb
to
hide
something
or
someone
somewhere
so
it
will
be
discovered
later
,
often
to
deceive
•
The
detective
suspected
someone
had
planted
the
evidence
.
The
detective
suspected
someone
had
planted
the
evidence
.
•
Hackers
tried
to
plant
a
virus
on
the
network
.
Hackers
tried
to
plant
a
virus
on
the
network
.
participant
noun
a
person
who
takes
part
in
an
activity
,
event
,
meeting
,
or
study
•
Each
participant
in
the
marathon
received
a
medal
at
the
finish
line
.
Each
participant
in
the
marathon
received
a
medal
at
the
finish
line
.
•
The
workshop
asked
every
participant
to
introduce
themselves
.
The
workshop
asked
every
participant
to
introduce
themselves
.
from
Latin
‘
participare
’
meaning
‘
to
share
in
’
adjective
taking
part
in
an
activity
or
process
rather
than
just
watching
it
•
They
conducted
a
participant
observation
of
the
community
festival
.
They
conducted
a
participant
observation
of
the
community
festival
.
•
A
participant
democracy
encourages
citizens
to
engage
directly
in
decisions
.
A
participant
democracy
encourages
citizens
to
engage
directly
in
decisions
.
extension
of
the
noun
sense
,
used
before
1800
to
describe
active
involvement
restaurant
noun
A
place
where
people
pay
to
have
meals
cooked
and
served
to
them
.
•
After
the
movie
,
we
decided
to
eat
at
the
new
Italian
restaurant
downtown
.
After
the
movie
,
we
decided
to
eat
at
the
new
Italian
restaurant
downtown
.
•
She
works
as
a
chef
in
a
five-star
restaurant
overlooking
the
sea
.
She
works
as
a
chef
in
a
five-star
restaurant
overlooking
the
sea
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
early
19th
century
from
French
“
restaurant
,”
originally
the
present
participle
of
“
restaurer
,”
meaning
“
to
restore
,”
because
the
broth
served
in
early
Paris
eateries
was
said
to
restore
health
.
advantage
noun
something
that
helps
you
to
be
better
or
more
successful
than
other
people
or
things
in
the
same
situation
•
Owning
a
reliable
car
is
a
big
advantage
when
you
live
far
from
work
.
Owning
a
reliable
car
is
a
big
advantage
when
you
live
far
from
work
.
•
The
home
team
had
the
advantage
of
playing
in
front
of
their
cheering
crowd
.
The
home
team
had
the
advantage
of
playing
in
front
of
their
cheering
crowd
.
From
Old
French
avantage
,
derived
from
avantageir
"
to
be
of
use
",
based
on
avant
"
before
,
ahead
".
noun
-
advantage
the
state
of
being
in
a
better
or
stronger
position
than
someone
or
something
else
•
With
her
years
of
experience
,
the
lawyer
was
clearly
at
an
advantage
in
the
negotiation
.
With
her
years
of
experience
,
the
lawyer
was
clearly
at
an
advantage
in
the
negotiation
.
•
The
hill
gave
the
archers
an
advantage
over
the
approaching
soldiers
.
The
hill
gave
the
archers
an
advantage
over
the
approaching
soldiers
.
Same
origin
as
the
countable
sense
,
but
used
abstractly
to
describe
a
favorable
position
.
verb
-
advantage
,
advantaging
,
advantages
,
advantaged
to
put
someone
or
something
in
a
better
position
or
give
a
benefit
to
them
•
The
new
policy
is
intended
to
advantage
small
businesses
.
The
new
policy
is
intended
to
advantage
small
businesses
.
•
Tax
reductions
would
advantage
families
with
low
incomes
.
Tax
reductions
would
advantage
families
with
low
incomes
.
Verb
use
developed
from
the
noun
,
meaning
“
to
bring
advantage
”.
First
recorded
in
the
15th
century
.
lean
verb
-
lean
,
leaning
,
leans
,
leaned
,
leant
to
bend
your
body
or
move
something
so
it
is
at
an
angle
,
often
resting
for
support
•
The
curious
boy
leaned
forward
to
smell
the
flower
.
The
curious
boy
leaned
forward
to
smell
the
flower
.
•
During
the
group
photo
,
everyone
leaned
to
the
left
so
they
would
all
fit
in
the
frame
.
During
the
group
photo
,
everyone
leaned
to
the
left
so
they
would
all
fit
in
the
frame
.
Old
English
hlǣnan
“
cause
to
lean
”,
later
re-analysed
as
an
intransitive
verb
meaning
“
to
incline
”.
verb
-
lean
,
leaning
,
leans
,
leaned
,
leant
to
depend
on
someone
or
something
for
help
or
support
•
Whenever
I
have
problems
,
I
lean
on
my
best
friend
for
advice
.
Whenever
I
have
problems
,
I
lean
on
my
best
friend
for
advice
.
•
The
village
leaned
on
tourism
after
the
factory
closed
.
The
village
leaned
on
tourism
after
the
factory
closed
.
Figurative
sense
of
“
lean
”
meaning
“
rely
”
recorded
from
the
17th
century
.
grant
verb
to
officially
give
someone
what
they
ask
for
,
or
allow
them
to
do
something
•
The
city
council
finally
granted
permission
for
the
new
playground
.
The
city
council
finally
granted
permission
for
the
new
playground
.
•
After
months
of
paperwork
,
the
bank
granted
her
the
loan
for
her
first
home
.
After
months
of
paperwork
,
the
bank
granted
her
the
loan
for
her
first
home
.
verb
to
admit
that
something
is
true
,
often
unwillingly
•
I
grant
that
the
plan
is
risky
,
but
it
might
work
.
I
grant
that
the
plan
is
risky
,
but
it
might
work
.
•
She
reluctantly
granted
that
he
had
a
point
during
the
debate
.
She
reluctantly
granted
that
he
had
a
point
during
the
debate
.
noun
an
amount
of
money
given
by
a
government
or
other
organization
for
a
particular
purpose
•
Maya
won
a
research
grant
to
study
sea
turtles
in
Costa
Rica
.
Maya
won
a
research
grant
to
study
sea
turtles
in
Costa
Rica
.
•
Their
community
center
runs
art
classes
thanks
to
a
government
grant
.
Their
community
center
runs
art
classes
thanks
to
a
government
grant
.
significantly
adverb
in
an
important
or
noticeable
way
•
The
new
bridge
significantly
reduced
travel
time
between
the
two
towns
.
The
new
bridge
significantly
reduced
travel
time
between
the
two
towns
.
•
Adding
a
pinch
of
salt
significantly
improved
the
flavor
of
the
soup
.
Adding
a
pinch
of
salt
significantly
improved
the
flavor
of
the
soup
.
adverb
in
a
way
that
hints
at
a
hidden
meaning
or
message
•
She
looked
at
him
significantly
and
tapped
her
watch
.
She
looked
at
him
significantly
and
tapped
her
watch
.
•
The
teacher
smiled
significantly
when
he
saw
my
high
test
score
.
The
teacher
smiled
significantly
when
he
saw
my
high
test
score
.
adverb
according
to
scientific
or
statistical
tests
,
in
a
way
unlikely
to
be
due
to
chance
•
The
new
drug
lowered
blood
pressure
significantly
compared
with
the
placebo
.
The
new
drug
lowered
blood
pressure
significantly
compared
with
the
placebo
.
•
Sales
increased
significantly
over
the
holiday
season
,
according
to
the
data
.
Sales
increased
significantly
over
the
holiday
season
,
according
to
the
data
.
relevant
adjective
closely
connected
to
the
subject
being
discussed
or
the
problem
being
dealt
with
•
The
teacher
asked
us
to
bring
relevant
articles
to
class
for
discussion
.
The
teacher
asked
us
to
bring
relevant
articles
to
class
for
discussion
.
•
Please
keep
your
questions
relevant
to
today's
topic
.
Please
keep
your
questions
relevant
to
today's
topic
.
From
Medieval
Latin
relevans
‘
bearing
upon
,’
from
Latin
relevare
‘
to
lighten
,
raise
up
’.
adjective
still
important
,
interesting
,
or
fashionable
in
the
present
time
•
Decades
after
its
release
,
the
song
remains
relevant
to
new
generations
.
Decades
after
its
release
,
the
song
remains
relevant
to
new
generations
.
•
The
politician
struggled
to
stay
relevant
in
the
rapidly
changing
world
.
The
politician
struggled
to
stay
relevant
in
the
rapidly
changing
world
.
Extension
of
the
original
sense
to
describe
things
,
people
,
or
ideas
that
keep
their
importance
over
time
.
immigrant
noun
a
person
who
moves
to
another
country
to
live
there
permanently
•
The
city
organized
a
welcome
fair
to
help
new
immigrant
families
settle
in
.
The
city
organized
a
welcome
fair
to
help
new
immigrant
families
settle
in
.
•
As
an
immigrant
,
Carlos
studies
English
every
evening
to
improve
his
job
prospects
.
As
an
immigrant
,
Carlos
studies
English
every
evening
to
improve
his
job
prospects
.
mid
18th
century
:
from
Latin
immigrans
,
immigrantis
‘
coming
in
’,
present
participle
of
immigrare
;
patterned
after
‘
emigrant
’.
pregnant
adjective
having
a
baby
developing
inside
the
body
;
expecting
to
give
birth
soon
•
The
pregnant
woman
gently
rubbed
her
belly
while
choosing
tiny
socks
at
the
baby
shop
.
The
pregnant
woman
gently
rubbed
her
belly
while
choosing
tiny
socks
at
the
baby
shop
.
•
Our
gray
house
cat
is
pregnant
,
so
we
built
her
a
cozy
box
lined
with
blankets
.
Our
gray
house
cat
is
pregnant
,
so
we
built
her
a
cozy
box
lined
with
blankets
.
from
Latin
praegnāns
,
praegnant-
‘
before
birth
,
pregnant
’,
from
prae
‘
before
’
+
gnasci
‘
be
born
’
adjective
full
of
meaning
,
emotion
,
or
a
particular
quality
,
often
without
stating
it
directly
•
After
his
joke
fell
flat
,
a
pregnant
silence
hung
over
the
table
.
After
his
joke
fell
flat
,
a
pregnant
silence
hung
over
the
table
.
•
Her
smile
was
pregnant
with
secrets
she
refused
to
share
.
Her
smile
was
pregnant
with
secrets
she
refused
to
share
.
same
origin
as
primary
sense
:
Latin
praegnāns
‘
pregnant
’,
later
extended
metaphorically
to
describe
moments
or
things
filled
with
meaning
constant
adjective
happening
or
existing
all
the
time
without
stopping
•
The
city
traffic
creates
a
constant
hum
outside
our
window
.
The
city
traffic
creates
a
constant
hum
outside
our
window
.
•
During
exam
week
,
students
feel
under
constant
pressure
to
study
.
During
exam
week
,
students
feel
under
constant
pressure
to
study
.
adjective
staying
the
same
and
not
changing
over
time
•
The
refrigerator
keeps
a
constant
temperature
to
protect
the
food
.
The
refrigerator
keeps
a
constant
temperature
to
protect
the
food
.
•
They
walked
at
a
constant
pace
for
the
whole
hour
.
They
walked
at
a
constant
pace
for
the
whole
hour
.
adjective
showing
loyalty
or
affection
that
does
not
weaken
•
Throughout
the
years
,
he
remained
a
constant
friend
.
Throughout
the
years
,
he
remained
a
constant
friend
.
•
Her
constant
support
helped
me
finish
the
marathon
.
Her
constant
support
helped
me
finish
the
marathon
.
noun
a
number
or
value
that
does
not
change
in
a
particular
situation
,
especially
in
mathematics
or
science
•
In
the
equation
y
=
2x
+
5
,
the
number
5
is
a
constant
.
In
the
equation
y
=
2x
+
5
,
the
number
5
is
a
constant
.
•
The
speed
of
light
is
a
physical
constant
valued
at
about
299
,
792
km
per
second
.
The
speed
of
light
is
a
physical
constant
valued
at
about
299
,
792
km
per
second
.
from
Latin
constans
“
standing
firm
,
unchanging
,”
present
participle
of
constare
“
to
stand
together
,
be
fixed
”
constantly
adverb
happening
very
often
or
on
many
separate
occasions
•
She
constantly
checks
her
phone
for
messages
.
She
constantly
checks
her
phone
for
messages
.
•
My
little
brother
constantly
asks
questions
about
everything
.
My
little
brother
constantly
asks
questions
about
everything
.
From
constant
+
-ly
; "
constant
"
ultimately
traces
back
to
Latin
constans
meaning
"
steadfast
".
adverb
happening
without
any
interruption
;
continuously
•
Water
flowed
constantly
from
the
broken
pipe
in
the
basement
.
Water
flowed
constantly
from
the
broken
pipe
in
the
basement
.
•
The
machines
in
the
factory
run
constantly
day
and
night
.
The
machines
in
the
factory
run
constantly
day
and
night
.
From
constant
+
-ly
; "
constant
"
ultimately
comes
from
Latin
constare
"
to
stand
firm
".
giant
noun
a
person
,
animal
,
or
thing
that
is
much
larger
than
usual
•
Standing
next
to
the
basketball
star
,
I
felt
tiny
beside
the
giant
.
Standing
next
to
the
basketball
star
,
I
felt
tiny
beside
the
giant
.
•
The
circus
featured
a
trained
giant
that
weighed
more
than
five
normal
elephants
.
The
circus
featured
a
trained
giant
that
weighed
more
than
five
normal
elephants
.
adjective
extremely
large
in
size
•
We
ordered
a
giant
pizza
big
enough
for
the
whole
class
.
We
ordered
a
giant
pizza
big
enough
for
the
whole
class
.
•
A
giant
inflatable
duck
floated
down
the
river
during
the
festival
parade
.
A
giant
inflatable
duck
floated
down
the
river
during
the
festival
parade
.
noun
A
huge
,
often
human-shaped
monster
that
appears
in
fairy
tales
and
legends
.
•
In
the
story
,
Jack
climbed
the
beanstalk
and
met
a
fearsome
giant
at
the
top
.
In
the
story
,
Jack
climbed
the
beanstalk
and
met
a
fearsome
giant
at
the
top
.
•
The
giant
roared
so
loudly
that
the
villagers
ran
for
cover
.
The
giant
roared
so
loudly
that
the
villagers
ran
for
cover
.
adjective
Extremely
large
in
size
.
•
They
ordered
a
giant
pizza
for
the
whole
team
.
They
ordered
a
giant
pizza
for
the
whole
team
.
•
A
giant
wave
crashed
over
the
rocks
,
soaking
everyone
on
the
beach
.
A
giant
wave
crashed
over
the
rocks
,
soaking
everyone
on
the
beach
.
noun
an
imaginary
being
in
old
stories
that
looks
like
a
huge
human
and
is
usually
very
strong
•
In
the
fairy
tale
,
a
brave
girl
climbed
a
beanstalk
and
met
a
giant
guarding
piles
of
gold
.
In
the
fairy
tale
,
a
brave
girl
climbed
a
beanstalk
and
met
a
giant
guarding
piles
of
gold
.
•
According
to
legend
,
the
sleeping
giant
will
awaken
if
the
mountain
is
disturbed
.
According
to
legend
,
the
sleeping
giant
will
awaken
if
the
mountain
is
disturbed
.
From
Old
French
geant
,
from
Latin
gigas
,
from
Ancient
Greek
gígas
meaning
“
earth-born
monster
”.
noun
A
person
who
is
extremely
tall
or
large
compared
with
others
.
•
At
two
and
a
half
meters
tall
,
the
basketball
player
looked
like
a
giant
next
to
his
teammates
.
At
two
and
a
half
meters
tall
,
the
basketball
player
looked
like
a
giant
next
to
his
teammates
.
•
The
children
stared
up
at
the
friendly
giant
who
volunteered
at
the
school
fair
.
The
children
stared
up
at
the
friendly
giant
who
volunteered
at
the
school
fair
.
noun
a
person
,
company
,
or
thing
that
is
very
powerful
or
important
in
its
field
•
The
small
app
hopes
to
compete
with
the
tech
giant
that
dominates
the
market
.
The
small
app
hopes
to
compete
with
the
tech
giant
that
dominates
the
market
.
•
Einstein
is
regarded
as
a
giant
of
twentieth-century
science
.
Einstein
is
regarded
as
a
giant
of
twentieth-century
science
.
noun
A
person
,
organization
,
or
thing
that
is
very
powerful
,
successful
,
or
important
in
a
particular
field
.
•
Einstein
is
remembered
as
a
giant
of
modern
physics
.
Einstein
is
remembered
as
a
giant
of
modern
physics
.
•
The
tech
giant
announced
a
new
line
of
smart
glasses
.
The
tech
giant
announced
a
new
line
of
smart
glasses
.
pant
verb
to
breathe
quickly
and
noisily
through
the
mouth
because
you
are
tired
,
hot
,
frightened
,
or
excited
•
After
sprinting
to
the
finish
line
,
the
runner
stood
panting
with
his
hands
on
his
knees
.
After
sprinting
to
the
finish
line
,
the
runner
stood
panting
with
his
hands
on
his
knees
.
•
The
dog
returned
from
chasing
the
ball
,
tongue
out
and
panting
happily
.
The
dog
returned
from
chasing
the
ball
,
tongue
out
and
panting
happily
.
Old
French
panter
,
from
Latin
pantare
,
from
Greek
pantaein
“
to
gasp
,
be
out
of
breath
.”
verb
to
want
something
very
much
;
to
long
eagerly
for
something
(
usually
followed
by
“
for
”
or
“
after
”)
•
Investors
are
panting
for
the
company
’
s
new
smartphone
to
hit
the
market
.
Investors
are
panting
for
the
company
’
s
new
smartphone
to
hit
the
market
.
•
The
fans
panted
for
another
season
of
the
popular
series
.
The
fans
panted
for
another
season
of
the
popular
series
.
noun
a
short
,
quick
,
noisy
breath
taken
when
someone
has
been
exercising
,
is
hot
,
or
is
excited
•
With
every
steep
step
,
another
loud
pant
escaped
his
lips
.
With
every
steep
step
,
another
loud
pant
escaped
his
lips
.
•
The
child
’
s
excited
pants
filled
the
room
as
she
opened
her
birthday
present
.
The
child
’
s
excited
pants
filled
the
room
as
she
opened
her
birthday
present
.
verb
(
of
a
machine
,
engine
,
or
train
)
to
make
short
,
loud
,
puffing
sounds
similar
to
heavy
breathing
•
The
old
tractor
panted
up
the
hill
,
releasing
clouds
of
black
smoke
.
The
old
tractor
panted
up
the
hill
,
releasing
clouds
of
black
smoke
.
•
We
could
hear
the
steam
engine
panting
long
before
it
appeared
around
the
bend
.
We
could
hear
the
steam
engine
panting
long
before
it
appeared
around
the
bend
.
guarantee
noun
a
written
or
spoken
promise
,
especially
that
a
product
will
be
repaired
,
replaced
,
or
money
returned
if
it
is
not
satisfactory
•
The
washing
machine
comes
with
a
two-year
guarantee
against
mechanical
faults
.
The
washing
machine
comes
with
a
two-year
guarantee
against
mechanical
faults
.
•
Keep
the
receipt
as
proof
of
the
guarantee
.
Keep
the
receipt
as
proof
of
the
guarantee
.
Late
17th
century
from
Spanish
‘
garantía
’,
based
on
French
‘
garant
’
meaning
‘
guarantor
’.
verb
-
guarantee
,
guaranteeing
,
guarantees
,
guaranteed
to
promise
or
make
certain
that
something
will
happen
or
be
of
a
particular
standard
•
We
guarantee
delivery
within
24
hours
.
We
guarantee
delivery
within
24
hours
.
•
The
new
brakes
guarantee
shorter
stopping
distances
.
The
new
brakes
guarantee
shorter
stopping
distances
.
noun
something
that
makes
an
event
or
result
certain
or
very
likely
•
Hard
work
is
the
best
guarantee
of
success
.
Hard
work
is
the
best
guarantee
of
success
.
•
A
good
night's
sleep
is
no
guarantee
that
you
will
win
the
race
.
A
good
night's
sleep
is
no
guarantee
that
you
will
win
the
race
.
fantasy
noun
-
fantasy
,
fantasies
The
power
of
the
imagination
to
create
pictures
or
ideas
that
are
not
real
.
•
As
a
child
,
Mia
often
escaped
into
fantasy
during
long
car
rides
.
As
a
child
,
Mia
often
escaped
into
fantasy
during
long
car
rides
.
•
A
little
fantasy
can
make
a
boring
task
feel
exciting
.
A
little
fantasy
can
make
a
boring
task
feel
exciting
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
fantaisie
,
from
Greek
phantasia
meaning
‘
appearance
,
imagination
’.
noun
-
fantasy
,
fantasies
A
picture
,
story
,
or
idea
in
someone
’
s
mind
that
is
not
likely
to
happen
in
real
life
.
•
Leo
’
s
biggest
fantasy
is
to
travel
through
time
and
meet
dinosaurs
.
Leo
’
s
biggest
fantasy
is
to
travel
through
time
and
meet
dinosaurs
.
•
The
novel
explores
the
dark
fantasies
of
its
main
character
.
The
novel
explores
the
dark
fantasies
of
its
main
character
.
noun
-
fantasy
,
fantasies
A
style
of
story
,
film
,
or
game
that
includes
magic
,
strange
creatures
,
or
other
things
that
cannot
exist
in
the
real
world
.
•
The
movie
is
a
high-budget
fantasy
filled
with
dragons
and
wizards
.
The
movie
is
a
high-budget
fantasy
filled
with
dragons
and
wizards
.
•
Emily
loves
reading
fantasies
with
complex
magical
worlds
.
Emily
loves
reading
fantasies
with
complex
magical
worlds
.
brilliant
adjective
very
bright
or
full
of
strong
,
clear
colour
or
light
•
The
sun
shone
with
brilliant
light
over
the
beach
.
The
sun
shone
with
brilliant
light
over
the
beach
.
•
She
wore
a
brilliant
red
scarf
that
caught
everyone's
attention
.
She
wore
a
brilliant
red
scarf
that
caught
everyone's
attention
.
Originally
referred
to
gemstones
sparkling
with
light
,
then
extended
to
vivid
light
or
color
.
adjective
extremely
intelligent
,
skilful
,
or
clever
•
The
brilliant
scientist
explained
the
new
discovery
in
simple
words
.
The
brilliant
scientist
explained
the
new
discovery
in
simple
words
.
•
Emma
came
up
with
a
brilliant
plan
to
finish
the
project
early
.
Emma
came
up
with
a
brilliant
plan
to
finish
the
project
early
.
From
Latin
"
brillare
"
meaning
"
to
shine
"
and
later
used
for
mental
brightness
.
adjective
very
good
,
enjoyable
,
or
impressive
•
The
film
we
watched
last
night
was
brilliant
!
The
film
we
watched
last
night
was
brilliant
!
•
Your
cooking
smells
brilliant
already
.
Your
cooking
smells
brilliant
already
.
Sense
of
general
excellence
arose
in
British
English
in
the
early
20th
century
.
Brilliant
interjection
used
to
show
pleasure
,
excitement
,
or
approval
•
“
We
got
the
tickets
!” “
Brilliant
!”
“
We
got
the
tickets
!” “
Brilliant
!”
•
“
The
test
is
cancelled
.” “
Brilliant
!”
“
The
test
is
cancelled
.” “
Brilliant
!”
Interjectional
use
comes
from
the
adjective
’
s
positive
sense
,
first
recorded
in
British
English
in
the
mid-20th
century
.
substantial
adjective
large
in
amount
,
size
,
or
importance
.
•
The
charity
received
a
substantial
donation
of
one
million
dollars
.
The
charity
received
a
substantial
donation
of
one
million
dollars
.
•
There
has
been
a
substantial
increase
in
tourism
this
year
.
There
has
been
a
substantial
increase
in
tourism
this
year
.
From
Middle
English
substantial
,
from
Medieval
Latin
substantialis
“
of
substance
,”
ultimately
from
Latin
substantia
“
substance
.”
adjective
strongly
built
,
solid
,
or
filling
.
•
The
cabin
is
built
from
substantial
logs
that
can
withstand
harsh
winters
.
The
cabin
is
built
from
substantial
logs
that
can
withstand
harsh
winters
.
•
Wear
a
substantial
coat
if
you're
hiking
in
the
mountains
.
Wear
a
substantial
coat
if
you're
hiking
in
the
mountains
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
.
adjective
relating
to
the
essential
or
most
important
part
of
something
,
rather
than
minor
details
.
•
The
judge
found
no
substantial
evidence
to
support
the
claim
.
The
judge
found
no
substantial
evidence
to
support
the
claim
.
•
There
is
a
substantial
difference
between
knowing
and
understanding
.
There
is
a
substantial
difference
between
knowing
and
understanding
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
.
adjective
having
a
lot
of
money
or
property
;
wealthy
.
•
They
bought
the
estate
with
their
substantial
fortune
.
They
bought
the
estate
with
their
substantial
fortune
.
•
A
substantial
landowner
donated
acres
for
the
park
.
A
substantial
landowner
donated
acres
for
the
park
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
.
assistant
noun
a
person
whose
job
is
to
help
someone
with
their
work
or
tasks
•
The
shop
’
s
assistant
showed
me
where
the
shoes
were
.
The
shop
’
s
assistant
showed
me
where
the
shoes
were
.
•
As
a
lab
assistant
,
he
measures
chemicals
and
records
the
results
.
As
a
lab
assistant
,
he
measures
chemicals
and
records
the
results
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
present
participle
of
assister
,
from
Latin
assistere
‘
to
stand
by
’.
noun
a
software
program
or
smart
device
that
helps
users
by
carrying
out
tasks
or
answering
questions
•
You
can
ask
the
voice
assistant
to
set
an
alarm
for
7
a
.
m
.
You
can
ask
the
voice
assistant
to
set
an
alarm
for
7
a
.
m
.
•
The
smartphone
’
s
built-in
assistant
showed
me
the
fastest
route
home
.
The
smartphone
’
s
built-in
assistant
showed
me
the
fastest
route
home
.
Modern
sense
developed
in
the
late
20th
century
as
computers
gained
interactive
capabilities
.
adjective
helping
another
person
in
a
lower
or
supporting
position
•
She
was
promoted
from
assistant
editor
to
senior
editor
.
She
was
promoted
from
assistant
editor
to
senior
editor
.
•
The
coach
hired
an
assistant
coach
to
train
the
newcomers
.
The
coach
hired
an
assistant
coach
to
train
the
newcomers
.
Derived
from
the
noun
sense
,
used
attributively
since
the
18th
century
.
pregnancy
noun
-
pregnancy
,
pregnancies
the
state
or
period
in
which
a
woman
or
female
animal
carries
a
developing
baby
inside
her
body
•
She
announced
her
pregnancy
at
the
family
dinner
.
She
announced
her
pregnancy
at
the
family
dinner
.
•
During
her
pregnancy
,
Maria
went
to
the
doctor
for
regular
check-ups
.
During
her
pregnancy
,
Maria
went
to
the
doctor
for
regular
check-ups
.
From
Latin
praegnantia
,
from
praegnans
“
with
child
”.
fantastic
adjective
extremely
good
or
enjoyable
;
excellent
•
The
concert
last
night
was
absolutely
fantastic
!
The
concert
last
night
was
absolutely
fantastic
!
•
You
did
a
fantastic
job
on
your
science
project
.
You
did
a
fantastic
job
on
your
science
project
.
consultant
noun
a
person
whose
job
is
to
give
expert
advice
to
people
or
organizations
,
usually
for
a
fee
•
The
company
hired
a
consultant
to
improve
its
online
marketing
strategy
.
The
company
hired
a
consultant
to
improve
its
online
marketing
strategy
.
•
As
an
independent
consultant
,
he
travels
to
factories
around
the
country
to
advise
on
safety
.
As
an
independent
consultant
,
he
travels
to
factories
around
the
country
to
advise
on
safety
.
From
Latin
consultare
meaning
“
to
deliberate
”
via
French
consultant
,
entering
English
in
the
17th
century
to
describe
someone
who
is
consulted
for
advice
.
noun
a
senior
hospital
doctor
who
has
completed
all
specialist
training
and
is
responsible
for
patients
and
junior
doctors
•
After
the
operation
,
the
consultant
visited
the
ward
to
check
on
each
patient
.
After
the
operation
,
the
consultant
visited
the
ward
to
check
on
each
patient
.
•
The
junior
doctor
asked
the
consultant
for
advice
about
the
unusual
symptoms
.
The
junior
doctor
asked
the
consultant
for
advice
about
the
unusual
symptoms
.
Sense
developed
in
British
English
in
the
late
19th
century
as
hospital
structures
formalised
,
reserving
the
title
for
fully
qualified
specialists
who
could
be
“
consulted
”
on
difficult
cases
.
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
distant
adjective
far
away
in
space
•
The
lighthouse
was
just
a
small
speck
on
the
distant
horizon
.
The
lighthouse
was
just
a
small
speck
on
the
distant
horizon
.
•
From
the
mountain
peak
,
we
could
see
a
distant
village
surrounded
by
green
fields
.
From
the
mountain
peak
,
we
could
see
a
distant
village
surrounded
by
green
fields
.
adjective
far
away
in
time
,
either
in
the
past
or
the
future
•
Scientists
study
fossils
to
understand
life
in
the
distant
past
.
Scientists
study
fossils
to
understand
life
in
the
distant
past
.
•
That
tradition
dates
back
to
a
distant
era
of
ancient
kings
.
That
tradition
dates
back
to
a
distant
era
of
ancient
kings
.
adjective
not
friendly
or
emotionally
close
•
Since
the
argument
,
he
has
been
polite
but
distant
toward
his
friends
.
Since
the
argument
,
he
has
been
polite
but
distant
toward
his
friends
.
•
The
new
manager
kept
a
distant
attitude
,
rarely
joining
casual
chats
.
The
new
manager
kept
a
distant
attitude
,
rarely
joining
casual
chats
.
adjective
not
closely
related
in
a
family
•
My
distant
cousin
from
Australia
is
visiting
next
month
.
My
distant
cousin
from
Australia
is
visiting
next
month
.
•
They
discovered
a
distant
relative
who
had
settled
in
Canada
.
They
discovered
a
distant
relative
who
had
settled
in
Canada
.
romantic
adjective
showing
or
expressing
strong
feelings
of
love
and
affection
•
They
enjoyed
a
romantic
dinner
by
candlelight
.
They
enjoyed
a
romantic
dinner
by
candlelight
.
•
He
surprised
her
with
a
bouquet
of
roses
and
a
romantic
note
.
He
surprised
her
with
a
bouquet
of
roses
and
a
romantic
note
.
noun
a
person
who
has
an
idealistic
or
passionate
view
of
love
or
life
•
Julia
is
a
true
romantic
who
believes
in
love
at
first
sight
.
Julia
is
a
true
romantic
who
believes
in
love
at
first
sight
.
•
Don
’
t
laugh
—
being
a
romantic
keeps
me
optimistic
.
Don
’
t
laugh
—
being
a
romantic
keeps
me
optimistic
.
adjective
giving
an
exciting
,
mysterious
,
or
picturesque
feeling
,
especially
about
far-away
places
,
old
buildings
,
or
adventures
•
Mist
curled
around
the
old
lighthouse
,
making
the
scene
look
romantic
and
mysterious
.
Mist
curled
around
the
old
lighthouse
,
making
the
scene
look
romantic
and
mysterious
.
•
Travelers
praise
the
trail
for
its
romantic
mountain
views
.
Travelers
praise
the
trail
for
its
romantic
mountain
views
.
Romantic
adjective
relating
to
the
literary
and
artistic
movement
of
Romanticism
in
the
late
18th
and
early
19th
centuries
•
Wordsworth
is
one
of
the
best-known
Romantic
poets
.
Wordsworth
is
one
of
the
best-known
Romantic
poets
.
•
The
symphony
has
a
lush
,
Romantic
style
full
of
emotion
.
The
symphony
has
a
lush
,
Romantic
style
full
of
emotion
.
infant
noun
a
baby
or
very
young
child
,
usually
under
one
year
old
•
The
nurse
gently
cradled
the
sleeping
infant
in
her
arms
.
The
nurse
gently
cradled
the
sleeping
infant
in
her
arms
.
•
Parents
often
wake
up
at
night
when
their
infant
cries
.
Parents
often
wake
up
at
night
when
their
infant
cries
.
From
Latin
infans
‘
unable
to
speak
,
baby
’,
from
in-
‘
not
’
+
fāri
‘
speak
’.
adjective
new
and
still
developing
;
at
an
early
stage
of
growth
•
The
company
invested
heavily
in
the
infant
technology
sector
.
The
company
invested
heavily
in
the
infant
technology
sector
.
•
Government
subsidies
protect
infant
industries
from
overseas
competition
.
Government
subsidies
protect
infant
industries
from
overseas
competition
.
noun
a
person
who
has
not
yet
reached
the
legal
age
of
adulthood
;
a
minor
•
Under
the
contract
,
an
infant
cannot
be
held
fully
liable
for
damages
.
Under
the
contract
,
an
infant
cannot
be
held
fully
liable
for
damages
.
•
In
many
countries
,
the
law
treats
anyone
under
18
as
an
infant
.
In
many
countries
,
the
law
treats
anyone
under
18
as
an
infant
.
Legal
sense
arose
in
Middle
English
when
‘
infant
’
was
applied
to
anyone
not
yet
of
full
legal
age
.
defendant
noun
the
person
,
company
,
or
organization
that
is
accused
of
a
crime
or
is
being
sued
in
a
court
of
law
•
The
defendant
pleaded
not
guilty
to
all
charges
.
The
defendant
pleaded
not
guilty
to
all
charges
.
•
After
weeks
of
testimony
,
the
jury
decided
the
defendant
was
responsible
for
the
damages
.
After
weeks
of
testimony
,
the
jury
decided
the
defendant
was
responsible
for
the
damages
.
from
Latin
‘
defendere
’
meaning
‘
to
ward
off
,
protect
’,
later
used
in
Law
French
and
Middle
English
to
refer
to
a
person
who
defends
against
an
accusation
dominant
adjective
more
powerful
,
important
,
or
noticeable
than
anything
else
in
the
same
situation
•
The
dominant
lion
guarded
the
watering
hole
while
the
rest
of
the
pride
waited
.
The
dominant
lion
guarded
the
watering
hole
while
the
rest
of
the
pride
waited
.
•
Bright
red
is
the
dominant
color
in
the
artist
’
s
new
mural
that
covers
an
entire
city
wall
.
Bright
red
is
the
dominant
color
in
the
artist
’
s
new
mural
that
covers
an
entire
city
wall
.
From
Latin
dominans
“
ruling
,
governing
”,
present
participle
of
dominārī
“
to
rule
”,
from
dominus
“
lord
,
master
”.
noun
in
genetics
,
a
gene
or
allele
that
shows
its
trait
even
when
only
one
copy
is
present
•
Brown
eyes
appear
when
the
brown-eye
gene
is
the
dominant
in
a
child
’
s
DNA
.
Brown
eyes
appear
when
the
brown-eye
gene
is
the
dominant
in
a
child
’
s
DNA
.
•
Mendel
discovered
that
round
seeds
are
controlled
by
a
single
dominant
in
pea
plants
.
Mendel
discovered
that
round
seeds
are
controlled
by
a
single
dominant
in
pea
plants
.
Same
origin
as
the
adjective
:
Latin
dominans
,
applied
in
early
20th-century
genetics
to
describe
a
trait
that
rules
over
another
.
noun
in
music
,
the
fifth
note
of
a
scale
,
or
the
key
built
on
that
note
•
In
the
key
of
C
major
,
G
is
the
dominant
that
creates
tension
before
resolving
to
C
.
In
the
key
of
C
major
,
G
is
the
dominant
that
creates
tension
before
resolving
to
C
.
•
The
melody
pauses
on
the
dominant
to
keep
listeners
waiting
for
the
final
chord
.
The
melody
pauses
on
the
dominant
to
keep
listeners
waiting
for
the
final
chord
.
Borrowed
from
the
adjective
,
used
in
18th-century
music
theory
because
the
fifth
note
"
rules
"
the
movement
back
to
the
tonic
.