dew (tiny drops of water that form at night on grass, trees, etc.) There would be heavy dew in this area during the spring. Everywhere was still wet with dew. due (expected to happen or arrive) This road is due to open in June. The next train is …
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pure (not mixed with anything else) A glass of pure apple juice. This shirt is 100% pure cotton. (clean; clear; not polluted) The mountain air is so pure. Pure water boils at 100 °C and freezes at 0 °C. pour (to make liquid flow out of or into a …
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sight (the ability to see, vision) Jane has excellent sight. As you get older, your sight weakens. (something that is in your view) The sunset was a very beautiful sight. She turns pale at the sight of the snake. site (the place where something is, was, or will be located) They have …
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forward (ahead; toward the front) The traffic is moving forward. (to send a letter or email that you have received to someone else) Please forward me any email you receive from Chris. foreword (an introduction to a book) The foreword to a book is a short introduction at …
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plane (airplane) I decided to travel by plane. We’ll be boarding the plane in about fifteen minutes. (a tool with a blade, used to smooth a wooden surface by shaving very thin layers off it) I have to plane the edge of the door with a plane so it would close …
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