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common

US /ˈkɑmən/

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UK /'kɒmən/

noun
Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
A piece of open land for public use.
A piece of open land for public use.
Field near a village owned by the local community

adjective
Lacking refinement; vulgar.
Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
(of a noun) denoting a class of objects or a concept as opposed to a particular individual.
Without special rank or position; ordinary.
Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
Typical, normal; not unusual
Lacking refinement; vulgar.
Found all over the place.

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crap

US /kræp/

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UK /kræp/

noun
Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces

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wander

US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/

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UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/

verb
To move through a place with no particular purpose
To move through a place with no particular purpose
To follow a path or route with many turns

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attitude

US /ˈætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/

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UK /ˈætitju:d/

noun
Way you act, think and feel about something

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break

US /brek/

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UK /breɪk/

verb
To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
To form a crack in something
To burst or become damaged
To end a relationship
To escape from a place such as a jail
To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
To act against a law, rule, or promise
To become known suddenly, as in the news
To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
To solve a crime, or answer a problem
To stop functioning properly
To suddenly start, open or commence
To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
To fall on the shore, as in waves
To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
To defeat by causing the person to lose their will

noun
Time you stop an activity before continuing
End of a relationship
An escape from a place such as a jail
(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
A lucky opportunity.
A pause in activity; a rest.
Find a solution or answer to a problem or crime
Change in the weather

other
To stop functioning.
To enter a building illegally, typically by force.
To start suddenly.
To escape.
To become known; to be revealed.
To interrupt an activity for a rest.
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.

other
To put an end to.
To reveal or disclose (news or information).
To separate into pieces; to fracture or shatter.
To fail to observe the terms of (a law, promise, or agreement).

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mind

US /maɪnd/

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UK /maɪnd/

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Attention or thought.
A person's mental state or health.

other
To be careful.
To pay attention to and obey (someone).

verb
To be bothered or upset by something
To object to; be annoyed or disturbed by.
To be careful about; pay attention to.
To take care of someone e.g. as a bodyguard

other
To be annoyed or bothered by something.
To take care of (someone or something).

other
The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.

noun
One's opinion or way of thinking about something
The faculty of consciousness and thought.
A person's opinion or way of thinking.
Part of humans that allows us to think or feel

other
A person's memory.
A person's opinion or way of thinking.

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excuse

US /ɪkˈskjuz/

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UK /ɪk'skju:s/

verb
To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
To forgive someone for something bad or impolite

noun
Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
A reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
Reason why you did or didn't do something
A reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense.
A reason given to justify a fault or offense.

adjective
Unacceptably poor.

other
To pardon someone for a fault or offense.
To release someone from a duty or obligation.

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waste

US /west/

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UK /weɪst/

verb
To kill or severely harm someone
To use valuable things ineffectively
To use carelessly

noun
Unwanted material or substance
Materials left over after a process has finished

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hell

US /hɛl/

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UK /hel/

noun
Any place of pain and suffering
In some religions, the place where bad people are believed to go after death to be punished.
A very unpleasant or difficult experience.

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sound

US /saʊnd/

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UK /saʊnd/

adjective
Sensible, dependable and reliable
Unbroken or undisturbed, as of sleep
Firm or solid in structure
Sane; not mentally ill
Clearly reasoned; involving sense, good judgment

noun
Unique quality that characterizes a style of music
Waves traveling in air or water that can be heard

verb
To seem or appear to be, from what was said
To say in a clear deliberate manner
To make a noise, e.g. to ring a bell

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excellent

US /ˈɛksələnt/

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UK /ˈeksələnt/

adjective
Extremely good
In very good condition; superior.
Extremely good; outstanding.
Of the highest quality; remarkably good.
Very skilled; having great ability.

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pick

US /pɪk/

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UK /pɪk/

noun
Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
The best one of a group.
A small, thin piece of plastic or metal used to pluck the strings of a musical instrument.
The right or opportunity to choose.
Item selected from a group of choices
A tool with a sharp point used for breaking or digging.
A toothpick.

other
To choose someone or something from a group.
To gather or harvest.
To pluck or gather.
To remove something with the fingers or a pointed object.
To select carefully.

verb
To take fruit or vegetables from a plant or tree
To decide on a thing from various choices; select
To remove (flower, etc.) with your fingers

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great

US /ɡret/

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UK /ɡreɪt/

adverb
Very good; better than before

adjective
Very good; excellent.
Used to describe the relationship between a grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc. and their grandchild, nephew, niece, etc.
Very large in size
Very important
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average
Remarkable or outstanding
Very good at a particular activity
Very good; fantastic; wonderful

noun
Successful and well-admired person

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business

US /ˈbɪznɪs/

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UK /ˈbɪznəs/

noun
A company formed for making profit
A task or matter; an affair.
A company or firm.
The set of rules and processes that govern how data is handled in a software system.
A task or duty.
Matter that has to be dealt with; task; situation
Activity of working to make a profit
A matter or issue to be dealt with
A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade
A person's reason or purpose for doing something.
Right or justification for doing something.
A task or errand