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bind
verb
-
bind
,
binding
,
binds
,
bound
to
tie
or
hold
something
tightly
with
rope
,
string
,
or
another
material
so
it
cannot
move
β’
She
used
a
scarf
to
bind
the
newspapers
into
a
neat
bundle
.
She
used
a
scarf
to
bind
the
newspapers
into
a
neat
bundle
.
β’
The
firefighter
quickly
bound
the
victim
β
s
arm
to
stop
the
bleeding
.
The
firefighter
quickly
bound
the
victim
β
s
arm
to
stop
the
bleeding
.
Old
English
"
bindan
",
of
Germanic
origin
,
related
to
Dutch
"
binden
"
and
German
"
binden
",
meaning
β
to
tie
β.
noun
a
difficult
situation
that
is
hard
to
get
out
of
β’
I
β
m
in
a
real
bind
β
my
car
broke
down
and
the
taxis
are
on
strike
.
I
β
m
in
a
real
bind
β
my
car
broke
down
and
the
taxis
are
on
strike
.
β’
Missing
the
last
train
put
us
in
a
bind
.
Missing
the
last
train
put
us
in
a
bind
.
verb
-
bind
,
binding
,
binds
,
bound
to
make
someone
legally
or
morally
required
to
do
something
β’
The
contract
binds
both
parties
to
finish
the
work
by
July
.
The
contract
binds
both
parties
to
finish
the
work
by
July
.
β’
He
felt
bound
by
his
promise
to
help
his
friend
move
.
He
felt
bound
by
his
promise
to
help
his
friend
move
.
verb
-
bind
,
binding
,
binds
,
bound
to
fasten
the
pages
of
a
book
together
and
attach
a
cover
β’
The
printer
will
bind
the
reports
before
tomorrow's
meeting
.
The
printer
will
bind
the
reports
before
tomorrow's
meeting
.
β’
She
learned
how
to
bind
her
own
notebooks
in
art
class
.
She
learned
how
to
bind
her
own
notebooks
in
art
class
.
club
verb
-
club
,
clubbing
,
clubs
,
clubbed
to
hit
someone
or
something
with
a
heavy
stick
β’
The
guard
clubbed
the
intruder
on
the
arm
to
stop
him
.
The
guard
clubbed
the
intruder
on
the
arm
to
stop
him
.
β’
Fishermen
once
clubbed
seals
,
a
practice
now
banned
in
many
countries
.
Fishermen
once
clubbed
seals
,
a
practice
now
banned
in
many
countries
.
Verb
use
comes
from
the
noun
meaning
β
heavy
stick
,β
recorded
from
the
14th
century
.
describe
verb
-
describe
,
describing
,
describes
,
described
to
give
a
clear
and
detailed
account
of
what
someone
or
something
is
like
,
using
spoken
or
written
words
β’
The
witness
described
the
suspect
β
s
appearance
to
the
police
officer
.
The
witness
described
the
suspect
β
s
appearance
to
the
police
officer
.
β’
Can
you
describe
the
taste
of
this
exotic
fruit
?
Can
you
describe
the
taste
of
this
exotic
fruit
?
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
β
describere
βββ
de
β (
down
)
+
β
scribere
β (
write
):
originally
β
write
down
β.
verb
-
describe
,
describing
,
describes
,
described
in
geometry
,
to
draw
or
trace
a
shape
,
line
,
or
figure
,
especially
with
a
tool
β’
Using
a
compass
,
the
student
described
a
perfect
circle
on
the
graph
paper
.
Using
a
compass
,
the
student
described
a
perfect
circle
on
the
graph
paper
.
β’
The
rocket
β
s
path
described
an
elegant
arc
across
the
night
sky
.
The
rocket
β
s
path
described
an
elegant
arc
across
the
night
sky
.
The
sense
of
β
draw
a
geometrical
figure
β
arose
in
the
late
16th
century
,
extending
the
original
idea
of
β
setting
down
in
detail
β.
grab
verb
-
grab
,
grabbing
,
grabs
,
grabbed
to
quickly
take
hold
of
someone
or
something
with
your
hand
β’
The
boy
grabbed
his
mother's
hand
before
crossing
the
street
.
The
boy
grabbed
his
mother's
hand
before
crossing
the
street
.
β’
She
leaned
forward
and
grabbed
the
falling
vase
just
in
time
.
She
leaned
forward
and
grabbed
the
falling
vase
just
in
time
.
From
Middle
English
grabben
,
from
Low
German
grabben
β
to
seize
.β
verb
-
grab
,
grabbing
,
grabs
,
grabbed
to
get
or
take
something
quickly
,
especially
because
you
are
in
a
hurry
or
it
is
convenient
β’
Let's
grab
a
slice
of
pizza
before
the
movie
starts
.
Let's
grab
a
slice
of
pizza
before
the
movie
starts
.
β’
I
only
had
time
to
grab
my
keys
and
run
out
the
door
.
I
only
had
time
to
grab
my
keys
and
run
out
the
door
.
verb
-
grab
,
grabbing
,
grabs
,
grabbed
to
attract
or
capture
someone's
attention
or
interest
suddenly
and
strongly
β’
The
bright
cover
grabbed
my
attention
in
the
bookstore
.
The
bright
cover
grabbed
my
attention
in
the
bookstore
.
β’
The
opening
scene
of
the
film
grabs
the
audience
immediately
.
The
opening
scene
of
the
film
grabs
the
audience
immediately
.
combine
verb
-
combine
,
combining
,
combines
,
combined
to
put
two
or
more
things
together
so
that
they
form
a
single
thing
β’
Mixing
red
and
blue
paint
will
combine
them
into
purple
.
Mixing
red
and
blue
paint
will
combine
them
into
purple
.
β’
The
chef
decided
to
combine
garlic
and
ginger
for
a
stronger
flavor
.
The
chef
decided
to
combine
garlic
and
ginger
for
a
stronger
flavor
.
From
Latin
combinare
β
to
unite
,
yoke
together
,β
from
com-
β
together
β
+
bΔ«nΔ«
β
two
at
a
time
.β
noun
a
large
farm
machine
that
cuts
and
separates
grain
crops
β’
The
farmer
drove
the
combine
across
the
wheat
field
at
dawn
.
The
farmer
drove
the
combine
across
the
wheat
field
at
dawn
.
β’
Dust
rose
behind
the
combine
as
it
harvested
barley
.
Dust
rose
behind
the
combine
as
it
harvested
barley
.
verb
-
combine
,
combining
,
combines
,
combined
to
have
two
or
more
qualities
or
functions
at
the
same
time
β’
The
smartwatch
combines
a
phone
,
fitness
tracker
,
and
music
player
in
one
device
.
The
smartwatch
combines
a
phone
,
fitness
tracker
,
and
music
player
in
one
device
.
β’
The
new
library
building
combines
modern
glass
walls
with
old
brick
arches
.
The
new
library
building
combines
modern
glass
walls
with
old
brick
arches
.
verb
-
combine
,
combining
,
combines
,
combined
to
join
with
another
person
or
group
for
a
shared
purpose
β’
Several
charities
combined
to
send
aid
after
the
earthquake
.
Several
charities
combined
to
send
aid
after
the
earthquake
.
β’
The
two
companies
will
combine
to
create
a
larger
network
.
The
two
companies
will
combine
to
create
a
larger
network
.
noun
a
group
of
companies
or
people
that
work
together
for
their
own
benefit
β’
Several
airlines
formed
a
combine
to
control
ticket
prices
.
Several
airlines
formed
a
combine
to
control
ticket
prices
.
β’
The
oil
combine
dominated
the
regional
market
for
decades
.
The
oil
combine
dominated
the
regional
market
for
decades
.
climb
verb
-
climb
,
climbing
,
climbs
,
climbed
to
move
upward
using
your
hands
and
feet
,
especially
on
a
tree
,
ladder
,
or
steep
place
β’
The
little
boy
began
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
in
the
backyard
.
The
little
boy
began
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
in
the
backyard
.
β’
Use
both
hands
when
you
climb
the
ladder
to
fix
the
roof
tiles
.
Use
both
hands
when
you
climb
the
ladder
to
fix
the
roof
tiles
.
Old
English
"
climban
"
meaning
β
to
ascend
,β
related
to
Old
High
German
"
klimban
".
verb
-
climb
,
climbing
,
climbs
,
climbed
to
go
up
something
such
as
a
mountain
,
stairs
,
or
wall
by
using
effort
β’
They
plan
to
climb
Mount
Kilimanjaro
next
summer
.
They
plan
to
climb
Mount
Kilimanjaro
next
summer
.
β’
Firefighters
climb
the
ladder
to
rescue
the
cat
stuck
on
the
roof
.
Firefighters
climb
the
ladder
to
rescue
the
cat
stuck
on
the
roof
.
verb
-
climb
,
climbing
,
climbs
,
climbed
to
increase
steadily
in
amount
,
level
,
or
value
β’
Housing
prices
continue
to
climb
in
the
city
.
Housing
prices
continue
to
climb
in
the
city
.
β’
The
temperature
will
climb
to
35
Β°C
this
afternoon
.
The
temperature
will
climb
to
35
Β°C
this
afternoon
.
verb
-
climb
,
climbing
,
climbs
,
climbed
(
of
a
plant
)
to
grow
upward
by
attaching
itself
to
a
support
β’
The
ivy
will
climb
the
brick
wall
if
you
let
it
.
The
ivy
will
climb
the
brick
wall
if
you
let
it
.
β’
Morning-glory
vines
climb
by
wrapping
around
nearby
stems
.
Morning-glory
vines
climb
by
wrapping
around
nearby
stems
.
combination
noun
the
act
or
result
of
mixing
or
joining
two
or
more
things
together
β’
The
chef
created
a
tasty
combination
of
sweet
and
spicy
flavors
.
The
chef
created
a
tasty
combination
of
sweet
and
spicy
flavors
.
β’
Good
teamwork
is
a
combination
of
trust
and
clear
communication
.
Good
teamwork
is
a
combination
of
trust
and
clear
communication
.
noun
a
specific
series
of
numbers
or
letters
that
opens
a
lock
β’
I
forgot
the
combination
to
my
bicycle
lock
.
I
forgot
the
combination
to
my
bicycle
lock
.
β’
She
turned
the
dial
slowly
to
enter
the
correct
combination
.
She
turned
the
dial
slowly
to
enter
the
correct
combination
.
noun
(
mathematics
)
a
selection
of
items
from
a
larger
set
where
order
does
not
matter
β’
In
math
class
we
calculated
the
number
of
ways
to
choose
a
five-card
combination
from
a
deck
.
In
math
class
we
calculated
the
number
of
ways
to
choose
a
five-card
combination
from
a
deck
.
β’
There
are
10
possible
combinations
of
three
different
fruits
in
the
salad
if
order
is
ignored
.
There
are
10
possible
combinations
of
three
different
fruits
in
the
salad
if
order
is
ignored
.
noun
(
sports
)
a
quick
series
of
planned
moves
,
especially
punches
or
kicks
,
performed
one
after
another
β’
The
boxer
stunned
his
opponent
with
a
lightning-fast
three-punch
combination
.
The
boxer
stunned
his
opponent
with
a
lightning-fast
three-punch
combination
.
β’
Practice
your
jab-cross-hook
combination
on
the
punching
bag
every
day
.
Practice
your
jab-cross-hook
combination
on
the
punching
bag
every
day
.
bomb
verb
to
attack
a
place
or
people
by
dropping
bombs
β’
The
air
force
bombed
the
enemy
supply
lines
overnight
.
The
air
force
bombed
the
enemy
supply
lines
overnight
.
β’
Planes
threatened
to
bomb
the
city
if
talks
failed
.
Planes
threatened
to
bomb
the
city
if
talks
failed
.
verb
to
perform
or
do
very
badly
,
especially
in
a
test
,
performance
,
or
business
β’
I
totally
bombed
the
math
test
.
I
totally
bombed
the
math
test
.
β’
The
singer
feared
she
would
bomb
on
stage
.
The
singer
feared
she
would
bomb
on
stage
.
verb
to
move
very
fast
,
often
in
a
reckless
or
carefree
way
β’
We
bombed
down
the
mountain
on
our
bikes
.
We
bombed
down
the
mountain
on
our
bikes
.
β’
The
kids
love
to
bomb
around
the
playground
after
school
.
The
kids
love
to
bomb
around
the
playground
after
school
.
rub
verb
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
to
move
your
hand
or
another
object
backwards
and
forwards
over
something
while
pressing
it
β’
She
rubbed
the
foggy
mirror
until
it
became
clear
.
She
rubbed
the
foggy
mirror
until
it
became
clear
.
β’
The
little
boy
rubbed
his
hands
together
to
warm
them
in
the
winter
air
.
The
little
boy
rubbed
his
hands
together
to
warm
them
in
the
winter
air
.
Old
English
"
rubban
"
probably
from
Low
German
"
rubben
",
meaning
to
scrape
or
scratch
.
noun
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
,
rubby
,
rubbier
,
rubbiest
an
act
of
moving
something
over
a
surface
with
pressure
β’
Give
the
table
a
quick
rub
with
the
cloth
.
Give
the
table
a
quick
rub
with
the
cloth
.
β’
My
shoulders
felt
better
after
a
gentle
rub
.
My
shoulders
felt
better
after
a
gentle
rub
.
verb
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
to
spread
a
substance
such
as
cream
,
oil
,
or
salt
onto
a
surface
by
moving
it
firmly
back
and
forth
β’
He
rubbed
sunscreen
on
his
arms
before
swimming
.
He
rubbed
sunscreen
on
his
arms
before
swimming
.
β’
The
chef
rubbed
salt
into
the
fresh
fish
.
The
chef
rubbed
salt
into
the
fresh
fish
.
noun
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
a
dry
mixture
of
ground
spices
spread
over
meat
before
cooking
to
add
flavor
β’
The
cook
covered
the
ribs
with
a
spicy
rub
.
The
cook
covered
the
ribs
with
a
spicy
rub
.
β’
Mix
paprika
,
garlic
,
and
sugar
to
make
a
sweet
barbecue
rub
.
Mix
paprika
,
garlic
,
and
sugar
to
make
a
sweet
barbecue
rub
.
noun
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
a
difficulty
or
problem
that
makes
something
harder
than
expected
β’
We
can
finish
the
project
,
but
here
β
s
the
rub
β
we
need
more
money
.
We
can
finish
the
project
,
but
here
β
s
the
rub
β
we
need
more
money
.
β’
The
plan
sounds
great
;
the
rub
is
that
no
one
has
a
car
.
The
plan
sounds
great
;
the
rub
is
that
no
one
has
a
car
.
cabinet
noun
a
piece
of
furniture
with
doors
and
shelves
or
drawers
used
for
storing
things
β’
Maria
put
the
clean
plates
in
the
cabinet
above
the
sink
.
Maria
put
the
clean
plates
in
the
cabinet
above
the
sink
.
β’
The
living-room
cabinet
holds
the
family's
photo
albums
and
board
games
.
The
living-room
cabinet
holds
the
family's
photo
albums
and
board
games
.
From
Middle
French
"
cabinet
"
meaning
a
small
room
or
chest
,
originally
from
Old
French
"
cabane
" (
cabin
).
noun
the
group
of
senior
government
ministers
who
advise
the
leader
and
make
important
decisions
β’
The
prime
minister
reshuffled
the
cabinet
after
the
election
.
The
prime
minister
reshuffled
the
cabinet
after
the
election
.
β’
Reporters
waited
to
hear
the
decisions
made
during
the
cabinet
meeting
.
Reporters
waited
to
hear
the
decisions
made
during
the
cabinet
meeting
.
Adopted
in
the
17th
century
for
the
private
council
that
met
in
the
monarch's
small
chamber
,
later
generalized
to
any
chief
executive's
group
of
advisers
.
cabin
noun
a
small
,
simple
house
,
usually
made
of
wood
,
often
found
in
the
countryside
or
mountains
β’
We
spent
the
weekend
in
a
cozy
cabin
by
the
lake
.
We
spent
the
weekend
in
a
cozy
cabin
by
the
lake
.
β’
Snow
covered
the
roof
of
the
log
cabin
after
the
storm
.
Snow
covered
the
roof
of
the
log
cabin
after
the
storm
.
From
Middle
English
cabane
,
from
Old
French
cabane
,
from
Late
Latin
capanna
meaning
β
hut
β
or
β
small
shelter
β.
noun
a
private
room
or
enclosed
space
on
a
ship
,
aircraft
,
or
vehicle
where
passengers
or
crew
sit
or
sleep
β’
The
pilot
announced
that
we
could
move
around
the
cabin
once
the
seat-belt
sign
was
off
.
The
pilot
announced
that
we
could
move
around
the
cabin
once
the
seat-belt
sign
was
off
.
β’
She
booked
a
first-class
cabin
on
the
cruise
ship
.
She
booked
a
first-class
cabin
on
the
cruise
ship
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
later
specialized
to
mean
rooms
on
ships
in
the
15th
century
and
on
aircraft
in
the
20th
century
.
absorb
verb
to
soak
up
or
take
in
a
liquid
,
gas
,
or
form
of
energy
so
that
it
becomes
part
of
something
β’
The
thick
towel
quickly
absorbed
the
pool
water
from
the
boy
β
s
hair
.
The
thick
towel
quickly
absorbed
the
pool
water
from
the
boy
β
s
hair
.
β’
Dark
pavement
absorbs
heat
from
the
sun
,
making
city
streets
hotter
in
summer
.
Dark
pavement
absorbs
heat
from
the
sun
,
making
city
streets
hotter
in
summer
.
From
Latin
absorbere
β
swallow
up
β,
from
ab-
β
away
,
up
β
+
sorbere
β
suck
in
β.
verb
to
take
in
information
or
ideas
and
understand
them
fully
β’
It
was
hard
for
the
tired
students
to
absorb
all
the
details
of
the
long
lecture
.
It
was
hard
for
the
tired
students
to
absorb
all
the
details
of
the
long
lecture
.
β’
Children
absorb
languages
more
quickly
than
adults
.
Children
absorb
languages
more
quickly
than
adults
.
verb
to
take
up
all
of
someone
β
s
attention
,
time
,
or
interest
β’
The
exciting
video
game
completely
absorbed
the
boy
for
hours
.
The
exciting
video
game
completely
absorbed
the
boy
for
hours
.
β’
Her
new
project
absorbs
most
of
her
free
time
.
Her
new
project
absorbs
most
of
her
free
time
.
verb
to
accept
the
cost
,
change
,
or
shock
of
something
without
passing
it
on
β’
The
company
agreed
to
absorb
the
shipping
costs
for
international
customers
.
The
company
agreed
to
absorb
the
shipping
costs
for
international
customers
.
β’
New
safety
barriers
are
designed
to
absorb
the
impact
of
a
collision
.
New
safety
barriers
are
designed
to
absorb
the
impact
of
a
collision
.
verb
to
take
something
or
someone
into
a
larger
group
so
that
it
becomes
part
of
it
β’
The
larger
firm
absorbed
its
smaller
competitor
in
a
friendly
merger
.
The
larger
firm
absorbed
its
smaller
competitor
in
a
friendly
merger
.
β’
The
growing
city
eventually
absorbed
the
nearby
villages
.
The
growing
city
eventually
absorbed
the
nearby
villages
.
bombing
noun
an
attack
that
uses
one
or
more
bombs
β’
The
city
was
eerily
quiet
the
morning
after
the
bombing
.
The
city
was
eerily
quiet
the
morning
after
the
bombing
.
β’
Investigators
gathered
clues
at
the
site
of
the
bombing
near
the
train
station
.
Investigators
gathered
clues
at
the
site
of
the
bombing
near
the
train
station
.
Formed
from
the
verb
β
bomb
β
+
the
noun-forming
suffix
β
-ing
β,
first
recorded
in
the
late
19th
century
to
describe
attacks
using
explosive
devices
.
verb
actively
dropping
or
exploding
bombs
on
a
place
or
target
β’
Fighter
jets
were
bombing
the
enemy
supply
routes
along
the
river
.
Fighter
jets
were
bombing
the
enemy
supply
routes
along
the
river
.
β’
The
commander
ordered
nonstop
bombing
to
cut
off
reinforcements
.
The
commander
ordered
nonstop
bombing
to
cut
off
reinforcements
.
Present
participle
of
the
verb
β
bomb
,β
which
comes
from
the
French
β
bombe
,β
ultimately
from
Latin
β
bombus
,β
meaning
a
deep
,
booming
sound
.
verb
performing
very
badly
or
failing
completely
,
especially
in
entertainment
or
business
β’
The
comedian
realized
his
new
joke
was
bombing
when
no
one
laughed
.
The
comedian
realized
his
new
joke
was
bombing
when
no
one
laughed
.
β’
Despite
the
star
cast
,
the
expensive
movie
is
bombing
at
the
box
office
.
Despite
the
star
cast
,
the
expensive
movie
is
bombing
at
the
box
office
.
Extension
of
the
verb
β
bomb
β
meaning
β
to
explode
,β
transferred
figuratively
in
the
mid-20th
century
to
describe
a
performance
that
collapses
like
a
failed
explosive
.
thumb
verb
to
quickly
turn
the
pages
of
a
book
,
magazine
,
or
stack
of
papers
with
your
thumb
to
look
through
them
briefly
β’
While
waiting
for
the
train
,
Maya
thumbed through
a
travel
guide
to
plan
her
next
stop
.
While
waiting
for
the
train
,
Maya
thumbed through
a
travel
guide
to
plan
her
next
stop
.
β’
The
detective
thumbed through
the
file
until
he
found
the
missing
photograph
.
The
detective
thumbed through
the
file
until
he
found
the
missing
photograph
.
verb
to
try
to
get
a
free
ride
in
a
passing
vehicle
by
standing
at
the
side
of
a
road
with
your
arm
out
and
thumb
raised
β’
With
no
bus
money
,
Tom
stood
by
the
highway
and
thumbed a ride
to
the
next
town
.
With
no
bus
money
,
Tom
stood
by
the
highway
and
thumbed a ride
to
the
next
town
.
β’
During
their
gap
year
,
the
two
friends
thumbed
across
Europe
,
meeting
generous
drivers
along
the
way
.
During
their
gap
year
,
the
two
friends
thumbed
across
Europe
,
meeting
generous
drivers
along
the
way
.
cab
verb
-
cab
,
cabbing
,
cabs
,
cabbed
to
travel
somewhere
by
taxi
β’
Let's
cab
to
the
concert
so
we
don't
get
wet
.
Let's
cab
to
the
concert
so
we
don't
get
wet
.
β’
They
decided
to
cab
home
after
the
movie
ended
late
.
They
decided
to
cab
home
after
the
movie
ended
late
.
Verb
use
comes
from
the
noun
meaning
β
hire
a
cab
,β
first
recorded
in
the
early
20th
century
.
combined
adjective
made
by
joining
or
adding
two
or
more
things
or
people
together
β’
The
combined
weight
of
the
boxes
was
over
fifty
kilograms
.
The
combined
weight
of
the
boxes
was
over
fifty
kilograms
.
β’
It
was
only
through
their
combined
effort
that
the
team
finished
the
project
on
time
.
It
was
only
through
their
combined
effort
that
the
team
finished
the
project
on
time
.
Derived
from
the
past
participle
of
the
verb
β
combine
β (
to
bring
things
together
).
rob
verb
-
rob
,
robbing
,
robs
,
robbed
to
take
money
or
property
from
a
person
or
place
illegally
,
often
using
force
or
the
threat
of
force
β’
The
masked
thief
tried
to
rob
the
small
corner
store
at
night
.
The
masked
thief
tried
to
rob
the
small
corner
store
at
night
.
β’
Police
arrested
two
men
who
had
robbed
several
tourists
near
the
museum
.
Police
arrested
two
men
who
had
robbed
several
tourists
near
the
museum
.
From
Old
French
rober
β
to
steal
,
plunder
,β
from
Proto-Germanic
*raubΕnΔ
β
to
rob
,β
related
to
English
β
reave
.β
verb
-
rob
,
robbing
,
robs
,
robbed
to
unfairly
take
something
valuable
or
important
away
from
someone
,
so
they
no
longer
have
it
β’
The
injury
robbed
the
athlete
of
her
chance
to
compete
in
the
Olympics
.
The
injury
robbed
the
athlete
of
her
chance
to
compete
in
the
Olympics
.
β’
Noise
from
the
construction
site
robs
me
of
sleep
every
night
.
Noise
from
the
construction
site
robs
me
of
sleep
every
night
.
Same
origin
as
primary
sense
:
influence
of
figurative
usage
recorded
since
the
16th
century
.
disturbing
adjective
making
you
feel
worried
,
upset
,
or
uncomfortable
β’
The
movie
contained
disturbing
scenes
that
made
some
viewers
leave
the
theater
.
The
movie
contained
disturbing
scenes
that
made
some
viewers
leave
the
theater
.
β’
She
found
the
news
about
the
earthquake
deeply
disturbing
.
She
found
the
news
about
the
earthquake
deeply
disturbing
.
verb
interrupting
what
someone
is
doing
or
the
normal
state
of
something
β’
Sorry
for
disturbing
you
so
late
at
night
.
Sorry
for
disturbing
you
so
late
at
night
.
β’
The
construction
work
was
disturbing
the
patient's
rest
.
The
construction
work
was
disturbing
the
patient's
rest
.