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trigger

US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

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UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

verb
To cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.
To start a process off e.g. a memory

other
To cause something to begin or happen.

noun
A procedure that automatically executes in response to certain events on a particular table or view in a database.
A small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in a gun.
A pulse or signal that initiates an action or process in an electronic circuit.
An event or thing that causes something to happen.
A device on a fishing rod that releases the line.
Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
Something that causes a person to have a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or anxiety.
Device that starts a process

other
To cause a sudden, involuntary reaction.

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stretch

US /strɛtʃ/

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UK /stretʃ/

noun
Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
A consecutive row of things
A period of time

verb
To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
To make something bigger by pulling on it

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scale

US /skel/

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UK /skeɪl/

noun
Size, level, or amount when compared
Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
Device that is used to weigh a person or thing
An instrument for weighing.
A sequence of musical notes in ascending or descending order.
Range of numbers from the lowest to the highest
The relative size or extent of something.
Dimensions or size of something

verb
To adjust the size or extent of something proportionally.
To change the size of but keep the proportions
To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
To climb up or over (something high and steep).
To remove the scales of a fish

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purpose

US /ˈpɚpəs/

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UK /'pɜ:pəs/

noun
Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
A person's sense of resolve or determination.
Determination; resolve.
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
The use to which something is put.

other
Have as one's intention or objective.
Have as one's intention or objective.
To intend or resolve to do something.

adverb
Intentionally; deliberately.
With clear intention or determination.

other
The use to which something is put.

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fantastic

US /fænˈtæstɪk/

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UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

adjective
Extraordinarily good or attractive.
Strange or unusual in design or appearance
Very large, fast or great
Hard to believe; amazing
Based on imagination rather than reason; unreal
Extremely large
Very strange or unusual
Based on or existing only in fantasy; unreal.

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address

US /əˈdrɛs/

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UK /ə'dres/

noun
A location in a computer's memory
A formal speech delivered to an audience.
The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
Exact street location of a place
A formal speech to a group of people

other
Think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem)
To speak to someone using a formal title or form of address.
Write the name and address of someone on an envelope or package
Speak to (a person or an audience), typically in a formal way
To deal with or start to discuss a problem.
To speak to someone.
To write an address on an envelope or package.

verb
To write the place someone lives on a letter
To refer to someone or something formally
To make a formal speech to a group of people
To try to find a solution to; think about

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security

US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

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UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

noun
Department in a company in charge of protection
Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
Person paid to protect property and people
Things done to protect people, buildings etc.

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declare

US /dɪˈklɛr/

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UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/

other
To announce officially or formally.
To make a formal statement of taxable goods.
To state something clearly and publicly.

verb
To make a statement in a strong and confident way
To show the cost of things purchased overseas
To say something in an official or sure way

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switch

US /swɪtʃ/

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UK /swɪtʃ/

noun
A change or shift from one method to another
Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
Thin flexible piece of wood or stick

verb
To exchange or replace something for another thing

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empty

US /ˈɛmpti/

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UK /'emptɪ/

other
To become empty.

adjective
Having no people present; evacuated.
Lacking substance or meaning; hollow.
Containing nothing; with no contents
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
Without emotions, feelings, meaning or force
Without real value or sincerity.

other
To remove all the contents of (a container or space).

noun
Item, e.g. a bottle, whose contents have been used

verb
To remove the contents from something

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throw

US /θroʊ/

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UK /θrəʊ/

noun
Arm movement to make a thing fly through the air
Loose cloth or blanket (usually over a chair)
Forcibly putting someone on the ground

verb
To use your arm to make something fly in the air
To move part of your body suddenly and forcefully
To confuse or upset someone
(E.g. judo) to forcibly put someone on the ground
To propel something through the air with force.
To put something somewhere suddenly and roughly

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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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serve

US /sɚv/

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UK /sɜ:v/

verb
To act in a particular position or office
To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
To be used for a particular purpose
To give someone food or drinks
To give a person or group a service that is needed
To spend a particular amount of time in prison
To help customers find products and making sales
To give an official paper to appear in court

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appear

US /əˈpɪr/

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UK /ə'pɪə(r)/

verb
To be seen, become visible; come into sight
To seem to be
To act in a play, movie, or be mentioned in media

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plastic

US /ˈplæstɪk/

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UK /'plæstɪk/

adjective
Being easily formed or shaped

noun
Stiff but usually flexible man-made material

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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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alarm

US /əˈlɑ:rm/

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UK /əˈlɑ:m/

noun
an alarm clock
Sound or light used for a warning or alert

verb
To make someone unpleasantly surprised

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laptop

US /ˈlæpˌtɑp/

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UK /ˈlæptɒp/

noun
Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
A portable computer suitable for use while traveling.

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trip

US /trɪp/

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UK /trɪp/

other
To activate or trigger a mechanism.
To cause someone to stumble or fall.

noun
A hallucinatory experience caused by a drug.
A hallucinatory experience caused by a drug.
A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.
A state of mind or behavior motivated by a particular desire or obsession.
Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
Journey or visit to a place

other
To make a mistake.
To move with quick, light steps.
To stumble or fall as a result of hitting an obstacle.

verb
To release an electrical switch
To fall by catching your foot on something

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row

US /roʊ/

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UK /rəʊ/

verb
To move a boat using oars
To argue or quarrel loudly about something

noun
A noisy argument or fight.
Loud argument or quarrel between people
A line of things or people arranged side by side.
Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
Loud, unpleasant, and undesirable noise

other
To have a noisy argument.

other
To propel a boat with oars.

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place

US /ples/

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UK /pleɪs/

noun
One's proper or appropriate role or duty.
One's home or residence.
Particular location, area or region
A position in a sequence or structure.
A position in a competition or ranking.
A house or home.
A person's situation or circumstances.
A town, city, or other area.

verb
To put someone in a particular type of situation
To make an order.
To put something in a certain location or position
To put something in a particular position.

other
To recognize or remember someone or something.
To make an order.
To put something in a particular position.
To rank in a competition.

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departure

US /dɪˈpɑrtʃɚ/

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UK /dɪˈpɑ:tʃə(r)/

noun
Act of leaving a place, to start a journey
Starting something new or doing it in a new way

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information

US /ˌɪnfɚˈmeʃən/

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UK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/

noun
Collection of facts and details about something
A place where information is available.
(Law) A formal accusation of a crime, differing from an indictment in that it is presented by a competent public officer instead of a grand jury.
A formal accusation of a crime, made by a public official.
A formal accusation of a crime, made by a public official.
A source of facts or news.

other
Data as processed, stored, or transmitted by a computer.
A body of facts; data.
Details or particulars about something.
Facts provided or learned about something or someone.
News or intelligence.

other
A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
Data processed, stored, or transmitted by a computer.
Detailed facts about a subject.
Facts provided or learned about something or someone.
News or intelligence.

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container

US /kənˈtenɚ/

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UK /kənˈteɪnə(r)/

noun
A receptacle, such as a box or jar, used to hold or store something.
An object that can be used to hold things
A standard unit of software that packages up code and all its dependencies so the application runs quickly and reliably from one computing environment to another.
An object that can be used to hold something
A large metal box used for transporting goods

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bring

US /brɪŋ/

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UK /brɪŋ/

verb
To take or go with someone to a place

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wrong

US /rɔŋ, rɑŋ/

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UK /rɒŋ/

noun
Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal

adjective
Not morally or socially acceptable
Not right, incorrect; not true; bad
Being inappropriate or unsuitable

verb
To harm someone or treat someone unfairly

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head

US /hɛd/

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UK /hed/

verb
To hit a ball with your head in a game
To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)
To travel or move toward a particular place; To go in a particular direction
To become the leader of something
To lead or be responsible for something

noun
Counter for the number of cattle
Natural mental ability or intelligence
Leader or person with the greatest authority
Mind; mental ability; mental state
Side of a coin with a head on it
Top part of your body with eyes and a mouth
Starting point of something, e.g. a river

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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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step

US /stɛp/

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UK /step/

noun
Movement done as part of a particular dance
Distance covered by one movement of a leg; stride
One part or stage in a process
Sound made by the feet while walking; footstep
Flat horizontal piece that forms stairs

verb
To raise and moving the foot to put it down

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turn

US /tɚn/

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UK /tɜ:n/

verb
To become (a particular age)
To become a different quality, color, etc.
To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
To move in an opposite direction or position
To shape metal with a spinning tool

noun
Place where changing of direction happens
Your time or chance to perform a duty
Your chance to play or do in say a game
Unexpected change, as in the weather

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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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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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vegetarian

US /ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛriən/

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UK /ˌvedʒə'teərɪən/

adjective
Being made from vegetables and not having any meat

other
Person who does not eat meat or fish

noun
Person who does not eat meat from animals or fish

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jewelry

US /ˈdʒuəlri/

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UK /'dʒu:əlrɪ/

noun
Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from precious metals and stones.

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scan

US /skæn/

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UK /skæn/

noun
A look inside the body with a special machine

verb
To look inside of the body with a special machine
To look at something very quickly for information
To look at all parts to find something
To make a digital copy of an image or a paper

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conveyor

US /kənˈveɚ/

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UK /kənˈveɪə(r)/

noun
Person who conveys (carries or transmits)

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bin

US /bɪn/

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UK /bɪn/

noun
Type of container, usually for trash
(computing) A directory containing executable programs.
A container for rubbish.

verb
To throw something away in the trash

other
To throw something away in a bin.

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cream

US /krim/

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UK /kri:m/

adjective
Pale color that is yellowish white

noun
Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
The top part of milk when left standing

verb
To defeat someone with ease
To have added cream
To mix together into a thick substance or liquid

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identification

US /aɪˌdɛntəfɪˈkeʃən/

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UK /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

other
The act of discovering exactly what something is
A feeling of being similar to and able to understand someone or something
Official papers or cards that prove who you are
A psychological process in which a person assimilates an aspect, property, or attribute of the other and is transformed wholly or partially by the model that the other provides
The process by which a consumer associates themselves with a particular brand or product
The act of recognizing someone or something and stating what they are
The act of discovering exactly what something is
An official document that shows who you are
The act of recognizing someone or something and stating who or what they are.