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potential

US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

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UK /pəˈtenʃl/

adjective
Capable of happening or becoming reality
Possible or likely in the future
Possible of becoming something
Possible, able to happen; something that can develop or become a reality.
Possible; likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.

noun
someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A person who is being considered for a job, position, award, etc.
The possibility of something happening or some quality that somebody/something has.
A latent quality or ability that may be developed.

other
The possibility of something happening or some quality that somebody/something has
The ability to develop into something in the future
The capacity to develop into something in the future
The amount of energy that something has stored

other
The possibility of something happening or some quality that somebody/something has
The capacity to develop into something in the future
The amount of energy that something has stored in it because of its position or condition

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capacity

US /kəˈpæsɪti/

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UK /kə'pæsətɪ/

noun
Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
Largest amount of something that can be produced
Physical, emotional ability to do something
Person's job or role
The official position or function.

other
The maximum amount that something can contain.
The ability to do something.
The amount of electricity a device can store.
The legal ability to enter into an agreement.
The ability to understand or learn things.

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confidence

US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

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UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

noun
Feeling that you can do well at something
Feeling you can trust someone
A secret that is told to someone.
The feeling of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future.
A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.
A secret that is told to someone.

other
The feeling of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future.
The state of trusting someone or something.
The quality of being certain of something.
A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.
The feeling of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future.

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spread

US /sprɛd/

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UK /spred/

noun
A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
The distance between two things
Soft food thinly applied, e.g. on bread
When a disease is passed to more people
Range or wide variety of something

verb
To place over a large area; to cover a large area
To apply something thinly, usually onto food
To give or be given to other people, as a disease
(Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
To move something apart, or to put space between
To become known by a greater number of people

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field

US /fild/

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UK /fi:ld/

noun
Area of study, such as physics or biology
Piece of land used to grow crops/raise animals
Open area of land, especially without buildings
Grassed area where you play some sports
An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.
A piece of ground specially prepared and marked for sports.
A battlefield.
A space in a form or record that is used to enter a particular item of information.
A region of space in which a force acts on a particular particle.

verb
To respond to something or answer a question
To catch or stop a ball during a game

adjective
Used or done in the normal working environment rather than in a laboratory or office.

other
To put (a team or player) into a game.
To catch or stop (a ball) and prevent the batter or another runner from advancing.

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reverse

US /rɪˈvɚs/

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UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/

noun
Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
Instance of a significant change, for the worse
In a backwards order
Back part or side of something

verb
To drive a vehicle backward
To change to an opposite state, way or condition
To change back to a previous or normal condition
To change something to its opposite

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concern

US /kənˈsɚn/

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UK /kənˈsɜ:n/

verb
To be about a particular topic
To have a direct impact on someone
To be responsible or mixed up in; to be involved
To feel worry or anxiety

noun
Company, firm or business
Feeling of worry or anxiety
A matter of interest or importance to one.
Something that is important or of interest.

other
To relate to; be about.
To relate to; to be about.

other
Interest or regard for someone or something.
A feeling of worry or anxiety.

other
To be of interest or importance to.
To involve oneself in something.

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deal

US /dil/

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UK /di:l/

verb
To cope with something - usually troubles
To give (something bad e.g. news) to
To buy and sell illegal drugs
To give out (cards, etc.) to; distribute
To do business with someone or to sell products

noun
An agreement entered into, especially in business, to do something for someone else.
A business transaction.
A large amount or quantity.
The act of distributing playing cards.

other
To distribute playing cards to players.
To behave in a certain way towards someone.

other
To take action to solve a problem.

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contrary

US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/

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UK /'kɒntrərɪ/

adjective
(Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
Going against authority, a parent, or the rules
Deliberately opposed or difficult; stubborn.

adverb
In opposition to.
In opposition; against.

noun
An opposing wind.
A fact or condition incompatible with another.

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declare

US /dɪˈklɛr/

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UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/

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

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

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reason

US /ˈrizən/

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UK /'ri:zn/

verb
To think and make conclusions in a logical manner

noun
Ability to think about facts and form a judgment
Explanation for why something occurred or was done

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outbreak

US /ˈaʊtˌbrek/

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UK /ˈaʊtbreɪk/

noun
Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.
A sudden start or increase of fighting or other violence.
A sudden bursting forth; eruption.

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emergency

US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/

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UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/

noun
Sudden event needing an immediate action
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
A state in which normal procedures are suspended and extra measures are taken in order to deal with a dangerous situation.
A state of emergency is a situation in which a government is given special powers in order to deal with a crisis.
A phone number to call in case of an emergency.
A meeting called to deal with an emergency.
A route out of a building or area in case of an emergency.

adjective
Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
Designed for use in an emergency.

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coronavirus

US /kɒrənə'vaɪrəs/

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UK /kɒrənə'vaɪrəs/

noun
Any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
Any of a family of viruses that can cause diseases including the common cold and COVID-19.
A disease caused by a coronavirus, especially COVID-19.

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important

US /ɪmˈpɔrtnt/

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UK /ɪmˈpɔ:tnt/

adjective
Having power or authority
Having a big effect on (person, the future)
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Having high rank or status; influential.
Having serious consequences; momentous.
Of great consequence; serious.
Necessary or crucial.
Valuable or essential to retain.

other
A matter of great significance.

noun
A matter of great significance.

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control

US /kənˈtrol/

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UK /kən'trəʊl/

noun
A device designed to operate a machine
Participant in experiment that is left untouched
Act to dominate or command; make manageable
A law limiting the growth or spread of something
A place which overseas or manages e.g. a factory
A means of regulating a machine or apparatus.

verb
To direct or influence the behavior of something

other
To have power over; to manage or regulate.
To exercise restraint or direction over; dominate.
To restrain; to keep in check.

other
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
The ability to keep your feelings or behavior in check.
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

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kind

US /kaɪnd/

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UK /kaɪnd/

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

noun
One type of thing

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

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information

US /ˌɪnfɚˈmeʃən/

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UK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/

noun
Collection of facts and details about something
(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 source of facts or news.
A place where information is available.
A formal accusation of a crime, made by a public official.
A formal accusation of a crime, made by a public official.

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

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

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public

US /ˈpʌblɪk/

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UK /'pʌblɪk/

adjective
Owned by the government
Concerning society in general
Of or concerning the people as a whole.
Relating to the government or state.
Open to or shared by all people.
Known to everyone.
Open to or shared by all people.

noun
People in general.
A place accessible to all members of a community.

other
Work done for the benefit of the community.
The views of the general population.

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continue

US /kənˈtɪnju/

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UK /kən'tɪnju:/

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

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

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

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declaration

US /ˌdɛkləˈreʃən/

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UK /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/

noun
Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
Official statement about something
A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
A document declaring taxable income or imported goods.
An emphatic statement.
A statement that describes a variable, function, or other identifier.

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build

US /bɪld/

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UK /bɪld/

noun
Your physical shape; physique
The process of construction.
A version of a software program.

verb
To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
To construct a house, office, factory
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To develop or establish (something) gradually.

other
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To create or establish something gradually.
To increase or develop something over time.
To create or strengthen a relationship.
To increase or strengthen confidence.
To use something as a base or foundation for further development.

other
To work towards a particular goal or outcome.
To increase or intensify, especially referring to weather conditions.

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virus

US /ˈvaɪrəs/

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UK /'vaɪrəs/

noun
File secretly put on computers to cause harm
Living organism that causes disease or sickness
A microscopic infectious agent that replicates inside the living cells of an organism.
A small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms.
A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

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impressed

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verb
To make an emotional or cognitive impact upon
To press into a soft material to make a pattern
Made someone admire or respect you.
Fixed deeply in the mind; instilled.

adjective
Feeling an emotional impact
Feeling admiration and respect.

other
Made someone feel admiration and respect.
Stamped or marked something with a design or words.
Forced someone into military service.
Having been affected strongly, often with admiration or respect.

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tide

US /taɪd/

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UK /taɪd/

noun
Way opinions or events are developing or changing
Regular rise and fall of the level of the sea

verb
To give you what is needed for a short time

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prepare

US /prɪˈper/

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UK /prɪˈpeə(r)/

verb
To make something ready for use

other
To make (something) ready for use or consideration.
To make or create something.
To train or equip someone for a particular task or situation.
To put in a state of readiness or fitness.
To make something ready for use or consideration.

other
To make oneself ready.
To get oneself ready for something.

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great

US /ɡret/

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UK /ɡreɪt/

adverb
Very good; better than before

adjective
Very large in size
Very important
Very good; fantastic; wonderful
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average
Remarkable or outstanding
Very good at a particular activity
Used to describe the relationship between a grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc. and their grandchild, nephew, niece, etc.
Very good; excellent.