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Peripheral: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Peripheral (adjective): Relating to or situated on the outer edges or boundaries of something. 2. Peripheral (adjective): Of secondary…
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Overwhelm: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Overwhelm (verb): To overpower or crush completely, especially by superior force or emotion. 2. Overwhelm (verb): To affect someone…
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Advise: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Advise (verb): To offer suggestions or recommendations about what someone should do. 2. Advise (verb): To inform or notify…
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Beg: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Beg (verb): To ask someone earnestly or desperately for something. 2. Beg (verb): To ask for money or help…
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Take/Plead the Fifth: Definition, Meaning, and Origin

"Take/Plead the Fifth" is a well-known American legal phrase that refers to a person's right to remain silent to avoid…
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Transform: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Transform (verb): To change in form, appearance, or structure; to make a thorough or dramatic change. 2. Transform (verb):…
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Size: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Size (noun): The physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of an object. 2. Size (noun): A designated measurement used to…
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Significant: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Significant (adjective): Having meaning or importance; notable or noteworthy. 2. Significant (adjective): Large enough to be noticed or have…
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Tropical: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Tropical (adjective): Relating to, characteristic of, occurring in, or typical of the tropics. 2. Tropical (adjective): Hot and humid…
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Merry-go-round: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Merry-go-round (noun): A rotating amusement ride with seats, often shaped like horses, that moves in a circular motion. 2.…
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User: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. User (noun): A person who utilizes or operates a service, system, or device. 2. User (noun): Someone who benefits…
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Thank: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Thank (verb): To express gratitude or show appreciation to someone 2. Thank (interjection, informal): Used to express relief or…
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Sure: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Sure (adjective): Confident in what one thinks or knows; certain. 2. Sure (adverb): Without doubt; definitely or certainly. 3.…
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Inverse: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Inverse (adjective): Opposite in position, direction, order, or effect. 2. Inverse (noun): Something that is the opposite or reverse…
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Whose: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Whose (pronoun): Used to indicate ownership or relationship, belonging to or associated with which person or thing. 2. Whose…
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