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period

US /ˈpɪriəd/

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UK /ˈpɪəriəd/

noun
Set amount of time during which events take place
A way to emphasize what you will say
A full stop (.), marking the end of a sentence
A menstrual cycle
A set time for a class to be held

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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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expect

US /ɪkˈspɛkt/

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UK /ɪk'spekt/

verb
To believe something is probably going to happen

other
To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
To believe that something will happen or is likely to happen.
To require something from someone as a duty or obligation.

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precise

US /prɪˈsaɪs/

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UK /prɪ'saɪs/

adjective
Clearly expressed; exact; accurate in every detail.
(Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
Very careful and accurate, especially about small details.
(Of a time, place, quality) exact
Being very careful about how you do things

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bit

US /bɪt/

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UK /bɪt/

noun
A former coin worth 12.5 cents.
The basic unit of information in computing.
The basic unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit (0 or 1).
A mouthful of food.
Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
A particular thing or experience.
A person's contribution to an effort.
Small piece of something
A short period of time.
A very small amount of money.
A small piece or amount of something.
A small acting role or part in a performance.
The part of a tool that cuts or bores.

other
To do one's part.
Not at all.

verb
Past tense of 'bite'.
(E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught

adverb
Slightly; somewhat.

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affect

US /əˈfɛkt/

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UK /ə'fekt/

verb
To cause a change in something else

noun
(Psychology) Emotion or feeling.

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To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something.
To pretend to have or feel (something).

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compare

US /kəmˈpɛr/

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UK /kəm'peə(r)/

verb
To consider how similar and different things are

other
To be similar or equivalent; to measure up.

other
To examine the similarities or differences between two or more things.
To examine the ways in which two or more people or things are different or similar
To consider to be similar or analogous; liken

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rest

US /rɛst/

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UK /rest/

noun
Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
An interval of silence in a piece of music.
State in which there is a lack of motion
A state of relaxation and inactivity.
Part of something remaining after some was used
A thing used for support.

verb
To stop working or avoid activity to recover
(Of dead person) to lie in a grave
To lean, support or place something against
Be supported by something.
To not be tired because you had enough sleep

other
To be supported or held up by something.
To remain or be left.
To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.

other
To place or lay something so that it is supported by something else.

other
A state of inactivity or relaxation.

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bother

US /ˈbɑðɚ/

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UK /'bɒðə(r)/

noun
Problems, concern or worry for someone
A disturbance; trouble

verb
To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
To take the trouble to do something

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moment

US /'moʊmənt/

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UK /'məʊmənt/

noun
Very short or brief period of time
A particular period in time

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foreign

US /ˈfɔ:rən/

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UK /ˈfɒrən/

adjective
Not familiar or natural; alien.
Dealing with or relating to other countries.
Of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.
Of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.
Being of a different place or country
Strange; different from ones found at home

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notice

US /ˈnotɪs/

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UK /'nəʊtɪs/

noun
A written or printed announcement or warning.
Formal notification of intention to end a contract of employment.
Time by when you must leave, e.g. if you are fired
Paper with an announcement, e.g. pinned to a board
Advance notification of intention to end an agreement or employment.

verb
To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
To become aware of (something).

other
To pay attention

other
To become aware of (something) by seeing, hearing, or feeling it.

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act

US /ækt/

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UK /ækt/

other
To behave in a particular way.
To perform in a play or movie.
To take action; do something.

noun
What someone did; action; behavior
A major division in a play or opera.
A law or rule passed by a government we must obey
One of the parts that a stage play is divided into
A performance in a show or play.
A formal decision or law passed by a legislature or other governing body.

verb
To behave in a certain way
To perform on a stage or in a movie

other
Take action; do something.

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kind

US /kaɪnd/

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UK /kaɪnd/

adjective
friendly and considerate
Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature
In a caring and helpful manner

noun
One type of thing

other
A class or category of things, people, etc. that share similar characteristics

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breathe

US /brið/

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UK /bri:ð/

verb
To move air into and out of your lungs
To say something very softly
To stop moving so one can rest

other
To emit or exhale (something).
To say something quietly.

other
To be alive.
To take air into your lungs and send it out again.
To inhale and exhale air.

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find

US /faɪnd/

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UK /faɪnd/

verb
To become aware of something that is happening
To discover or meet by chance
To decide if someone is guilty of a crime, or not
To learn through study, research, or effort
To discover something by looking for it

noun
Object discovered by chance
Things that have been discovered from searching

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hard

US /hɑː(r)d/

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UK /hɑ:d/

adjective
Difficult to do; difficult to understand
(Of facts) not able to be misunderstood; clear
(Of alcohol) strong
Involving or requiring lots of work, effort, care
Being full of pain, trouble, and problems
Strong
(Of edge) clear; sharp
Difficult to bend, break or cut; solid

adverb
With lots of force, power, or impact

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country

US /ˈkʌntri/

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UK /ˈkʌntri/

adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the countryside.
Representing one's nation in sports or other competitions.

noun
An area of land that is controlled by a government
Open land that is away from towns and cities
A genre of popular music originating in the rural southern United States.
A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.
The people of a nation or region.
The land and buildings outside of towns and cities.
The rural part of a region, as distinguished from towns or cities.
An area of land; a region.

other
A genre of popular music originating in the rural southern US.
A genre of popular music originating in the rural Southern US.

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pollution

US /pəˈluʃən/

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UK /pəˈlu:ʃn/

noun
Dangerous substances released into an environment

other
The action of polluting; the state of being polluted.
The presence or introduction of a harmful or poisonous substance into an environment.
The presence or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
The state of being defiled or impure, especially in a religious context.

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