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stick

US /stɪk/

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UK /stɪk/

verb
To adhere or fasten something to a surface.
To endure or persevere through a difficult situation.
(Informal) To tolerate or endure someone or something unpleasant.
To push a sharp or pointed object into something
To join together using glue or paste
To continue with something despite difficulties; persist.
To pierce or puncture with a pointed object.
To extend outwards; protrude.
To remain attached or fixed to a surface or object.
To remain in one place or position for a long time

noun
Long thin piece of wood from a tree

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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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grain

US /ɡren/

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UK /greɪn/

noun
Seeds of plants used for food
Natural pattern in something, e.g. wood
Very small piece of something such as sand, truth
Unit of weight based on a piece of wheat

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guess

US /ɡɛs/

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UK /ɡes/

other
To estimate or suppose (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.
Used to indicate that one thinks something is the case, but is not certain.

noun
Answer given when you don't know if it is correct
An estimate or conjecture.
An estimate or conjecture.

verb
To give an answer without knowing if it is correct

other
To suppose or assume (something).

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ground

US /ɡraʊnd/

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UK /graʊnd/

other
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
To rub together forcefully, often making a harsh noise.
To prevent an aircraft from flying.
To base something on a particular foundation or principle.
To base something on a particular foundation or principle.
To prevent (an aircraft or pilot) from flying.
To punish (a child or young person) by not allowing them to go out.
To instruct someone thoroughly in a subject.
To punish someone, especially a child, by not allowing them to go out.
To bring a train to a stop.

verb
To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
To make loud jarring noise by pressing hard
To make sharp or smooth through friction
To press together with force making a sound
To punish someone by not allowing them to go out
To hit the bottom
(Of boat) to hit the bottom so it cannot move
Past tense of grind; to reduce to small particles.
To prevent a plane from taking off
To place the ball over the goal line in rugby

noun
An area of land around a building.
Connection of electrical equipment to earth
A connection to the earth that acts as a return for electric current.
A basis or foundation for knowledge or skill.
A coating applied to a surface to prepare it for painting or other decoration.
A reason or justification.
Place where people play particular sports
Solid surface of the earth that we stand on
The state of being stopped or unable to proceed.

other
Coffee beans that have been ground.
The solid surface of the earth; soil.

other
To run aground.

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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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proud

US /praʊd/

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UK /praʊd/

adjective
Very good; worthy of making one pleased
Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; arrogant.
Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or something someone close to you has done.
Having or showing a feeling of great self-respect or self-importance.
Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
Feeling satisfaction in someone else's achievements.

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dirt

US /dɚt/

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UK /dɜ:t/

adjective
Very inexpensive.

other
A substance, such as mud or dust, that makes something dirty.
Scandalous or discreditable information.
Something morally impure or corrupting.
Damaging information about someone.
Soil or earth.

noun
A track made of compacted earth or soil.
Loose earth or soil

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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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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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holy

US /ˈholi/

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UK /'həʊlɪ/

adjective
Being good according to religious standards
Associated with or belonging to God or a religion.
Regarded with reverence; worthy of respect.
Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
Morally and spiritually excellent; virtuous; righteous.

other
An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.

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deed

US /did/

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UK /di:d/

noun
Something that is done; act or action
Papers giving someone the right to some property

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lot

US /lɑt/

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UK /lɒt/

noun
What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
A group of people seen together
Item for sale at an auction
Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking

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plate

US /plet/

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UK /pleɪt/

noun
A piece of armor.
Home base in baseball.
A denture.
Flat dish used for eating or serving food
A large, rigid section of the Earth's crust.
A license plate on a vehicle.
A serving of food arranged on a plate.
Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
Small, flat piece of metal with information on it
A flat piece of metal, wood, or other material bearing an image to be printed.

other
To cover (an object) with a thin layer of metal by electroplating or a similar process.

verb
To put a layer of metal on something to protect it

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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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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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land

US /lænd/

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UK /lænd/

noun
Region or country
Earth; the ground

verb
To arrive or cause a boat to arrive at the shore
To obtain or get something that you wanted
To (cause to) come down to the ground safely
To cause to arrive in a specific place or state

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bind

US /baɪnd/

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UK /baɪnd/

verb
To cover a wound, as with a bandage
To put pages and a cover together to create a book
To be limited by a law, agreement, or contract
To join people who share something into a group
To wrap something with rope

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deep

US /dip/

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UK /di:p/

adjective
Complex and important
Extreme or intense
Going far down from the surface
Low in pitch, as a sound

adverb
At a certain distance beneath the surface

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wind

US /wɪnd/

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UK /wɪnd/

noun
A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
Something that has influence

verb
If a road, path, or river winds, it follows a route that turns repeatedly in different directions
To turn or cause something to turn
To twist around something