steel (a strong metal that is made from a mixture of iron and carbon) We’ll reinforce the bridge with steel girders. The frame was made of stainless steel. steal (to take something that belongs to someone else without permission) I would never steal from my own family. He who steals an …
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floor (a level of a building) is used when you are talking about a particular level of a building. We are on the upper floor of the building. My office is on the twenty-second floor. story (a level of a building) is used when saying how many levels a building has. …
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boil over (flow over the sides of the container while boiling) I turned the gas off because the milk was about to boil over. Watch carefully so that the pan doesn’t boil over. (to become violent or out of control) Sometimes disagreements can boil over into a fight. …
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boil away (boil until all the water turns into steam) Remove the lid and let the liquid boil away. All the water in the kettle had boiled away. envocabulary.com
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rain synonyms rain (water drops that fall from clouds in the sky): I waited for the rain to stop. shower (a short period of rain, snow, etc.): I was caught in a heavy shower. downpour (a short period of heavy rain): The river overflowed due to the downpour. rainstorm …
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