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Learn English Expressions: What are binomials?
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pao2ge posted on 2014/11/28Ever notice how some English phrases just sound better together, like 'wine and dine' or 'prim and proper'? This video dives into the fascinating world of binomial expressions, explaining their sound patterns and giving you tons of practical examples you can use every day! You'll boost your vocabulary and sound more natural in no time.
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rest
US /rɛst/
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UK /rest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- State in which there is a lack of motion
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop working or avoid activity to recover
- (Of dead person) to lie in a grave
A1
More fancy
US /ˈfænsi/
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UK /'fænsɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
A2TOEIC
More sound
US /saʊnd/
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UK /saʊnd/
- Adjective
- Sensible, dependable and reliable
- Unbroken or undisturbed, as of sleep
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unique quality that characterizes a style of music
- Waves traveling in air or water that can be heard
A1TOEIC
More odd
US /ɑd/
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UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2
More Use Energy
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