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matter

US /ˈmætɚ/

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UK /'mætə(r)/

verb
To be of great importance; to count

noun
Material all things are made of that fills space
Problem or reason for concern

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immediately

US /ɪˈmidiɪtli/

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UK /ɪˈmi:diətli/

adverb
Without any delay; straight away
Without any delay; at once.
Very closely in space or time; next to.
Directly and personally.
Following or preceding without any interval of time or space.
Without any delay; instantly.

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decline

US /dɪˈklaɪn/

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UK /dɪ'klaɪn/

verb
To bend towards the ground
To lessen in quality or value
To not accept an invitation or offer; refuse

other
To decrease in quantity or importance.
To slope downward.
To become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.

noun
(In grammar) the variation in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, by which its case, number, and gender are identified.
A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
A lowering in quality or value
A downward slope.

other
(In grammar) to state all the forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) showing its different cases, numbers, and genders.
To politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

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comment

US /ˈkɑmɛnt/

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UK /'kɒment/

noun
Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
An explanatory note in the source code of a computer program.
An explanatory note in a computer program.
A verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction.

verb
To say something that gives your opinion

other
To add explanatory notes to the source code of a computer program.
To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
To express a negative opinion or criticism
To express an opinion or reaction verbally or in writing.

other
To express an opinion or reaction verbally or in writing.

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shift

US /ʃɪft/

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UK /ʃɪft/

other
To change or move from one position or direction to another.
To change in character or form.

other
To move (something or someone) to a different position.
To change (something) in character or form; alter.
To arrange (workers) in shifts.

noun
A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
A simple, often unfitted dress.
A key on a keyboard used to select uppercase letters and other alternative characters.
A displacement of rock along a fault.
A mechanism for changing gears in a vehicle.
A period of time worked by a group of workers who replace another group.
Period of work starting at a certain time

verb
To change in position or direction
To move something from one place to another

adjective
(Of work) starting at a certain time, as at night

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venture

US /ˈvɛntʃɚ/

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UK /'ventʃə(r)/

adjective
(Business activity) taking chances or risks

noun
(Business) activity involving calculated risks
A risky or daring journey or undertaking.

verb
To risk something, such as money
To face the dangers, take the risk of something
To say something; to dare to speak your mind
Dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant.

other
To dare to do something or go somewhere.

other
To risk (something) on a chance.
To express (something) tentatively or cautiously.

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decision

US /dɪˈsɪʒən/

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UK /dɪ'sɪʒn/

noun
Choice made after thinking; final judgment
Ability to make quick and confident choices
The act or process of deciding something.
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration in a business context.
A choice that you make about something after thinking about it
The act or result of deciding; a conclusion or resolution.
A formal judgment on a matter in dispute
A choice made by an individual concerning their own life or affairs.
The act or process of deciding something.
A judgment or verdict reached or given

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complete

US /kəmˈplit/

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UK /kəm'pli:t/

other
Finish making or doing.
To finish making or doing something.
Provide all the parts or elements of.
Bring (something) to an end; finish.

adjective
Being finished; done; achieved
Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.
Being as perfect and as total as could be
Including all or everything; total.
Used to emphasize that something is the case totally.

verb
To finish or reach the end of doing something

noun
A full set.

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rival

US /'raɪvl/

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UK /'raɪvl/

adjective
Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
Opposing; being the team you compete against

verb
To be nearly as good as others in quality, skill
To be in opposition often as competitors

noun
Someone you are competing against/trying to beat

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create

US /kriˈet/

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UK /krɪ'eɪt/

verb
To make, cause, or bring into existence

other
To cause something to happen; to give rise to a particular situation or state.
To invent or design something new
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.

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respond

US /rɪˈspɑnd/

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UK /rɪ'spɒnd/

verb
To answer something or someone
To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
To react to something in a particular way.

other
To say something in reply.
To make a formal reply in court.
To react to something.
To say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done.

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commission

US /kəˈmɪʃən/

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UK /kə'mɪʃn/

other
To order or authorize the production of something.
To bring (a ship) into active service.
To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
To bring something newly produced into working condition.

other
The act of authorizing someone to do something.
A sum, typically a percentage of the sale price, paid to an agent or employee for their services.

noun
Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
A group of people officially charged with a particular function.
An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.
An official role or title in the military
Group officially put in charge of e.g. education
Order for a specific piece of work, usually of art

other
A fee paid to someone for making a sale.
A group of people officially appointed to perform a specific task or investigation.
A formal written warrant granting someone the rank of officer in the armed forces.

verb
To hire someone, order work to be done for payment

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gain

US /ɡen/

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UK /ɡeɪn/

noun
An increase in something, such as weight

verb
To increase in something, such as weight
To get something wanted, needed or valued

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aim

US /em/

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UK /eɪm/

noun
Act of pointing something at a target
A purpose or intention; a goal.
Purpose or goal

verb
To point something at a target
To point or direct (something) at an object or target.
To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen

other
To point or direct (something, such as a weapon) at an object or target.

other
To intend or plan to do something.

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ramp

US /ræmp/

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UK /ræmp/

verb

noun
Path that increases in height as you walk up it

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development

US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

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UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

noun
Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
A new event related to a previous event
A significant event or happening
A project or undertaking that involves building or construction

other
The process of improving skills, knowledge, or capabilities
The process of developing a film
The process of growing or developing
The use of land for building or other purposes
The process of creating or improving a product or service

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approval

US /əˈpruvəl/

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UK /əˈpru:vl/

noun
Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
Positive opinion of something or someone

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emission

US /ɪˈmɪʃən/

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UK /iˈmɪʃn/

other
The release of electrons from a heated surface.
The act of emitting light or other radiation.
The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

other
The issue of shares or bonds to investors.
The release of something, such as gas, heat, or light.

noun
A substance (e.g. gas) released into the air

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annual

US /ˈænjuəl/

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UK /ˈænjuəl/

adjective
Happening once a year, or every year

noun
Book (in a series) released each year

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quarter

US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/

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UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/

noun
25 cents
3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
One of four equal parts of something
One of the four main parts of an animal carcass.
A particular district or part of a town.
A coin worth 25 cents in the United States and Canada.
A direction or point of the compass.
One of four equal parts into which something is or can be divided.
Living accommodations, especially for troops.
One of the four time periods in a school calendar
One of four equal periods of play in some sports
A period of fifteen minutes.
Area of a town or city defined by its inhabitants
A United States or Canadian coin worth 25 cents.

verb
To split something into four equal parts
To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
To divide into four equal parts.

other
To divide into four equal parts.
To provide lodging or accommodation.

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strengthen

US /ˈstrɛŋkθən,ˈstrɛŋ-,ˈstrɛn-/

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UK /ˈstreŋθn/

verb
To make something stronger

other
To make or become stronger.

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offer

US /ˈɔfɚ, ˈɑfɚ/

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UK /'ɒfə(r)/

noun
Price you say you are willing to pay for something
Act of making a thing available to be accepted

verb
To suggest a price you are willing to pay
To give the opportunity to accept something
To state a price one is willing to pay
To say you are willing to do something
To give or say something as an act of worship
To suggest something to someone

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joint

US /dʒɔɪnt/

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UK /dʒɔɪnt/

noun
Body parts where bones meet and can move together
Point at which two things meet (e.g. a road)
A club or restaurant; place where you are

adjective
Shared; involving working together; in common

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rise

US /raɪz/

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UK /raɪz/

other
To move upwards; ascend.
To achieve a higher rank or position.
To get out of bed.
To increase in number, amount, or value.
To originate or have its source.
To rebel or revolt.

verb
To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
(Of bread) to get larger due to air being created
To achieve greater success and power or rank
To increase in quantity, degree, strength, value
To move from a lower position to a higher one
(Sun, etc.) to appear over the horizon, in the sky

noun
Act or process of achieving a higher rank, status
Ground higher than the areas next to or around it
Movement from lower to greater heights
An increase in number, amount, or value.

other
An increase in salary or wages.

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set

US /sɛt/

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UK /set/

verb
To put something in a particular place or position.
To fix or direct one's mind or attention on something.
To put a broken bone into the correct position for healing.
To put a broken bone into the correct position for healing.
To make a clock state or ring at a particular time
To decide upon or choose something
To start a journey or activity.
To make something ready for use (e.g. table)
To establish or decide on something.
To decide on a price for something
To become hard (of glue, concrete etc.)
To become firm or hard.
To be located in a specific place or time
To put words to music.
To prepare something for use.
To arrange type for printing.
To put (e.g. a vase) down carefully in a place
To put someone in a certain condition or state
(Of the sun) to go lower than the horizon

noun
A determined or resolute attitude.
Complete group of something
Place where a television show or movie is filmed
The scenery and props used for a play or film.
A television receiver.
Group of games in a tennis match
Device that receives radio or television signals

adjective
Prepared for something; ready
Fixed; not able to be changed.

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tie

US /taɪ/

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UK /taɪ/

noun
Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
Strong connection between people, countries
When both sides in a game, vote get same score
One match or game that is part of a bigger contest
Something that lessens a person's freedom
Thin piece of cloth worn round neck of shirt
Piece of wood/metal used to stop something moving

verb
To attach things (together) with a string or rope
To end a game, contest or vote with the same score
To require someone to be in a specific place

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world

US /wɜrld /

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UK /wɜ:ld/

noun
All the humans, events, activities on the earth
A particular area of human life or activity.
The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
A person's experience, environment, and way of life.
A great deal; very much.
All the people living on earth and their activities.
Political division due to some kind of similarity
The universe or cosmos.

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group

US /ɡrup/

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UK /ɡru:p/

other
Put together; form into a group.

noun
Two or more musicians who play music together
A set of things that are similar or related in some way.
An atom or group of atoms that replace another atom or group of atoms in a molecule.
A number of military personnel under a single command.
A band of musicians who perform together.
Number of people or things gathered together
An organization or set of people working together, especially one with a particular purpose.
A number of people or things that are located close together or are considered or classed together.
A number of people or things that are located close together or are considered or classed together.
A number of things that are located close together or are considered or classed together.