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US /səbˈskraɪb/

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UK /səb'skraɪb/

verb
To regularly pay to receive a service

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constantly

US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

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UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

adverb
Frequently, or without pause
All the time or very often.
Continuously; perpetually.
In a way that is unchanging or faithful
In a regular or predictable manner
Happening all the time or very often over a period
In a loyal and unwavering manner
Happening all the time or very often over a period

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awesome

US /ˈɔsəm/

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UK /'ɔ:səm/

adjective
Great; wonderful; stupendous
Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration, apprehension, or fear.

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access

US /ˈæksɛs/

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UK /'ækses/

noun
The ability or right to enter, use, or look at something.
Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
A means of approaching or entering a place.
The right or opportunity to use or look at something.

verb
To obtain or retrieve (computer data or a file).
(Of a computer) to find and use (data).
To be able to use or have permission to use
To obtain or retrieve (data or information) from a computer or other device.

other
The action or way of approaching, entering, or using.
The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.

other
To obtain or retrieve (data or information, typically held in a computer).

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recommend

US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

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UK /ˌrekə'mend/

verb
To advise or suggest that someone do something
To suggest something as good or suitable.

other
To advise someone to do something.
To endorse or support something publicly.
To suggest something as good or suitable.

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embrace

US /ɛmˈbres/

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UK /ɪm'breɪs/

noun
Act of holding someone closely
An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
An act of holding someone tightly in your arms.
An act of accepting something enthusiastically.
An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms.
An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms.

verb
To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug

other
To accept something enthusiastically.
To accept a belief or idea willingly.
To hug or hold someone tightly, usually to show affection.
To include something as part of a whole.
To take advantage of an opportunity.

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extreme

US /ɪkˈstrim/

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UK /ɪk'stri:m/

adjective
Very great in degree
Far from the average or moderate.
Farthest from the centre or middle; outermost.
Farthest from a center
Of the highest degree or intensity.
Going to great lengths; beyond what is moderate, usual, or necessary.
Very severe; very strong
Involving a high level of risk or danger.

noun
The furthest point or limit of something.
A measure or course of action that is drastic or far-reaching.
The furthest limit or degree of something.
Effort that is thought more than is necessary

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plenty

US /ˈplɛnti/

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UK /'plentɪ/

pronoun
When there is not too little of something; a lot
A lot of something.

noun
A large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.
A lot of something

other
A large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance.

adverb
Used to indicate that there is enough or more than enough.
Used to emphasize that there is a large or sufficient amount.

adjective
Used before a noun to mean 'a lot of'.

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explore

US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

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UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

verb
To examine something in detail to learn about it
To travel to a place to discover more about it

other
To inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail.
To inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail.
To inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail
To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

other
To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

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imagine

US /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

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UK /ɪ'mædʒɪn/

verb
To think creatively about; form mental picture of
Form a mental image or concept of something.
Suppose or assume something.

other
To form a mental image or concept of something.
To suppose or assume something.

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research

US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

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UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

noun
Study done to discover new ideas and facts
A particular area or topic of study.
A department or group within an organization dedicated to conducting research.
A detailed report of the results of a study.

verb
To study in order to discover new ideas and facts

other
A particular area or topic of academic study or investigation.
The work devoted to a particular study.
Systematic investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.
The systematic gathering, recording, and analysis of data about issues relating to marketing products and services.

other
Systematic investigation to establish facts or collect information on a subject.

other
To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
To study (a subject) in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding.

other
To carry out academic or scientific research.

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concrete

US /kɑnˈkrit, kɑŋ-, ˈkɑnˌkrit, ˈkɑŋ-/

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UK /'kɒŋkri:t/

other
A building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, which hardens to a stonelike mass.

noun
Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
A real thing or particular thing

verb
To cover or make with a hard grey building material

other
To lay or cover with concrete.
To make firm or solid; to establish firmly.
To lay or cover with concrete.
To lay or cover with concrete.

adjective
Definite and clearly formulated.
Concerning something that is physical or real
Specific; definite; real; not abstract.

other
To become hard and solid like concrete.

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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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crowd

US /kraʊd/

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UK /kraʊd/

verb
To force too many things, people into
(Lots of people) to meet together in one place

noun
Large group of people together in one place

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capital

US /ˈkæpɪtl/

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UK /'kæpɪtl/

noun
The top part of a pillar or column.
Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
Official main city of a country, province or state
Collective name for money, shares, and assets
Money that is used for a business
An uppercase letter, as distinct from a lowercase one.

adjective
Excellent.
Denoting letters of the size and form generally used at the beginning of sentences and proper names.
Main, or major
(Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.

other
Wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available for a purpose such as starting a company or investing.

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adventure

US /ædˈvɛntʃɚ/

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UK /əd'ventʃə(r)/

noun
An exciting and often dangerous experience
A business enterprise involving considerable risk.
An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.
A genre of literature dealing with exciting or unusual events.

verb
To have an exciting or dangerous experience

other
To engage in daring or risky activities.

other
An eagerness to try new and daring things.

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private

US /ˈpraɪvɪt/

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UK /'praɪvət/

adjective
Owned or controlled by individual people or companies, rather than by the government.
Not intended to be known or told to others.
Intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person or group.
Being away from others and quiet
Providing seclusion or an opportunity for intimacy.
(Information) personal; not to be seen by everyone
Not controlled by the government; not state-owned

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One's personal life and relationships.

noun
(Soldier of) lowest rank of a soldier in the army

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preserve

US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/

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UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/

noun
A type of food made from fruit and sugar, such as jam or marmalade.
Sweet fruit spread; jam
Protected area of land with plants and animals

other
To prepare (food) so that it can be kept for a long time.
To maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
To protect (something) from harm or damage.

verb
To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
To protect something from harm, loss or damage
To keep or maintain unchanged or perfect

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huge

US /hjudʒ/

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UK /hju:dʒ/

adjective
Very very large

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advance

US /ædˈvæns/

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UK /əd'vɑ:ns/

noun
An approach or overture, especially of a sexual nature.
Forward movement by an army
An improvement or development.
A sum of money furnished beforehand.
A development or improvement.
A sum of money paid early.
A development or improvement; an instance of progress.
An attempt to seduce someone
An unwanted or unwelcome approach or suggestion, especially of a sexual nature.

other
To put forward (a fact or theory) for consideration.
To develop or improve something.
To provide money as a loan.
To pay (someone) money before it is due.
To promote someone to a higher rank or position.
To supply beforehand; to furnish on credit.

verb
(Of an army) to move forward
To change or improve
To increase in price or value
To make progress or develop in a particular way.
To move forward in a certain direction
To try to seduce someone

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To make amorous or sexual advances.
To move forward; to make progress.

other
Progress or improvement.

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spin

US /spɪn/

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UK /spɪn/

verb
To make a ball rotate when throwing it
To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
To convert material such as cotton into thread
To move something in a rapid turning motion

noun
A dizzy feeling your head is turning around
A slant or hidden purpose, as in politicians' talk
A movement in a rapid turning motion

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capture

US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

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UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

verb
To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
To record, tape, or film something
To catch and prevent from being free
To take control of a place or object by force

other
In chess, to take an opponent's piece off the board.
To record or preserve something, especially in a lasting form.
To represent or depict accurately in a work of art or literature.
To seize and take into custody; to take as a prisoner.

noun
The act of seizing or taking control of something.

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guide

US /ɡaɪd/

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UK /ɡaɪd/

verb
To help or advise someone about something
To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
Show or direct the way; influence the behavior or development of.
To lead people visiting a new or unknown place

noun
Book or a magazine containing information/advice
A device or structure that directs or controls the movement of something.
A person who shows the way to others, especially one employed to show tourists around.
A book or pamphlet that gives information about a place.
Person leading others visiting an unknown place

other
To influence someone's behavior or thinking.
To show someone the way to a place.

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professional

US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

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UK /prə'feʃənl/

adjective
Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
Relating to or characteristic of a profession; engaged in a profession or occupation.
Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
Getting paid for playing a sport/doing an activity
Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace.
Having or showing the skill appropriate to a professional person; competent.
Conforming to the standards of skill, competence, or character normally expected of a properly qualified and experienced person in a work environment
Engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.
Relating to or belonging to a profession.

noun
Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
A person engaged in a specific profession.
One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A person engaged or qualified to engage in a profession.
A person who engages in a sport or other activity as a profession.
A person who engages in a sport or activity as a job.

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harmony

US /ˈhɑrməni/

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UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/

other
A state of peaceful agreement.
Internal calm and balance.
The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.
A situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other.
A pleasing arrangement of parts.

noun
Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
When musical notes sound pleasing together
State of getting along together in peace

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endless

US /ˈɛndlɪs/

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UK /ˈendləs/

adjective
Having or appearing to have no end
Continuing for a very long time in a way that is or seems monotonous.
Having no end or limit.
Having no end or limit.
So lengthy as to seem interminable and exhausting.

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equally

US /ˈiːkwəli/

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UK /ˈi:kwəli/

adverb
In an equal, even, or identical manner

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depend

US /dɪˈpend/

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UK /dɪˈpend/

verb
Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)

other
To be determined or contingent on something else.
To be determined or contingent on something else.
To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.

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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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button

US /ˈbʌtn/

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UK /'bʌtn/

noun
Something resembling a button in shape or appearance.
A flower bud.
Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
A virtual button on a computer screen that you click to perform an action.
A knob or switch that you press to operate a machine or device.
A knob or switch that is pressed to operate a machine or device.
A small, usually round object used to fasten clothing.
Switch activated by pressing

verb
To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat

other
To control or suppress.
To fasten something with buttons.
To stop talking; to keep quiet.
To fasten something with buttons.
To fasten something with buttons.
To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).

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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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hit

US /hɪt/

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UK /hɪt/

verb
To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
To press something, such as a button or switch
To suddenly realize the importance of something
To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
To strike someone physically.
To fight, attack or damage something or someone
To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
To make contact with the ball in a game or sport
To strike someone or something forcefully.

noun
A planned killing, usually for money
An instance of striking or making contact.
Song, movie etc. that is successful
When someone strikes someone or something
Time when a player makes contact with the ball
A successful or popular thing or person.
Time when a website is accessed

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hop

US /hɑp/

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UK /hɒp/

noun
Dance party
Small jump, often on one foot

verb
To move from one place to another
To make small jump, as from one foot to the other

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continue

US /kənˈtɪnju/

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UK /kən'tɪnju:/

other
To carry on or proceed with something.
To extend in a certain direction or over a certain distance
To keep doing something

other
To extend or prolong in a specific direction or manner.
To persist or remain in a particular state or condition.
To resume an activity after an interruption.

verb
To do something without stopping, or after pausing
To start doing again after a break, pause, or stop

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learn

US /lɚn/

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UK /lɜ:n/

verb
To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.

other
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, or by being taught.
To find out something.
To find out something.

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mellow

US /ˈmɛlo/

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UK /'meləʊ/

adjective
Being completely relaxed and calm

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natural

US /ˈnætʃərəl, ˈnætʃrəl/

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UK /ˈnætʃərəl/

adjective
Appearing or existing in nature; not artificial or imitation.
Without affectation or artificiality; genuine.
Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
Normal; as might be expected.
Not artificial or synthetic; genuine.
Having an innate skill or talent.
In accordance with what is normal or logical.
Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
Not made by humans; without human intervention
Having an innate skill or talent.

noun
A musical note that is neither sharp nor flat.
A person with an innate ability or talent.

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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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paradise

US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/

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UK /'pærədaɪs/

noun
An ideal or heavenly place.
Place with everything needed for specific activity
Place where good people are said to go after death
A state of perfect happiness or bliss.
State of happiness or delight

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perfect

US /ˈpɚfɪkt/

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UK /'pɜ:fɪkt/

adjective
Complete; utter.
Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
(of a tense) denoting a completed action or an action prior to a specified time.
So good it cannot be improved
Exactly suitable; ideal.

verb
To do something so well, it cannot be done better

other
Bring (something) to the required or desirable state.

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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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tube

US /tub,tjub/

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UK /tju:b/

noun
Plastic or metal container for soft substances
Long hollow pipe used to hold or liquids or gases

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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