tow (to pull a vehicle using a rope or chain) His car towed our vehicle to the garage. We had to tow the yacht into the harbor. The police towed my car because it was parked illegally. toe (one of the five parts at the end of your …
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carpet it covers an entire room or a significant area. It typically extends wall-to-wall (a heavy woven fabric for covering floors) We installed a carpet in the living room. Do you prefer rugs or wall-to-wall carpets? rug (a small carpet that covers part of a floor) We laid …
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pain vs. ache pain (a strong physical discomfort or suffering) I feel a sharp pain in my lower back. If the pain worsens, take an aspirin. ache (a continuous dull pain) I had a toothache last night. I felt an ache in my muscles after the long walk. …
Read More »yeah vs. yea
yeah it’s used most of the time in casual conversation (an informal word for “yes”) Do you want pizza? – Yeah, I’m starving. Is this your car? – Yeah, that’s mine. yea formal, it’s not used in casual conversation (a yes vote) All those in favor, say ‘yea.’ …
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grove (a small group of trees that are close together) A grove of tall trees provided dense shade for our villa. He owns an olive grove in the village. groove (a long, narrow line cut into a hard surface) The door slides into a deep metal groove to …
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