| otherwise Listen to the word |
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Sentences: You'd better wear a helmet when you go roller-blading. [Otherwise], you could hurt yourself. I'm a little busy right now, so I can't come to the party. [Otherwise] I'd come for sure. You'd better work on improving your pronunciation; [otherwise], you'll fail the speaking test. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| addiction Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Her brother is taking counseling to get over his [addiction] to cocaine. He had such an [addiction] to cigarettes that he smoked 40 a day, and could never imagine stopping. My son is a hockey [addict] who watches every game he can. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| repress Listen to the word |
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Sentences: As a child, she always had to [repress] her anger because her parents wouldn't allow her to argue with them. If you always [repress] your feelings, you could end up with high blood pressure or something. His long [repressed] aggression finally exploded in a fit of rage. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| cabinet Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We just bought a new [cabinet] to put our sound system and television in. The Prime Minister announced major changes to his [Cabinet] today. The aspirin is in the medicine [cabinet] in the bathroom. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| smooth Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The skin of a snake is not rough or slimy; in fact, it is quite dry and [smooth]. We were worried that there would be a lot of disagreement at the meeting, but everything went quite [smoothly]. There was no wind, so the surface of the sea was as [smooth] as glass. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| site Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The government is looking for a [site] on which to build a new school in this area. The government has just announced the [site] of the new science museum. You are not allowed onto the construction [site] unless you are wearing a hardhat. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| astonish Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We were totally [astonished] when my brother showed up at the wedding; we had understood that he wouldn't be able to make it. The children stared in [astonishment] as the magician pulled the rabbit out of his sleeve. There is an [astonishing] number of people in this country who believe that Elvis is still alive. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| troop Listen to the word |
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Sentences: The United States has sent [troops] into Yugoslavia in order to bring stability to the troubled region. Nigeria has sent a force of 500 peace-keeping [troops] into the region. There are reports of China massing its [troops] on the border with Vietnam. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| heap Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We have a compost [heap] in our backyard for kitchen and yard waste. His dirty clothes lay in a [heap] on the floor in his bedroom. Add one [heaping] tablespoon of sugar to the mixture once it has started to boil. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| evidence Listen to the word |
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Sentences: A knife was found at the scene of the murder, and has become the most important [evidence] the police have to link the killing to the suspect. The police freed a suspected murderer because they didn't have enough [evidence] to charge him. The prosecutor lost the case because he didn't have sufficient [evidence] to secure a conviction. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |