team (a group of people who play or work together) They are the best team in football. A team of investigators is examining the site of the crash. teem (to be full of people or animals moving around) The island was teeming with tourists. We stopped by a …
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teal (a small freshwater wild duck) I saw a blue-winged teal with seven ducklings by the river. They hunted teals for food. (a bluish green color) She wore a black dress with teal stripes. till informal (until, up to) We waited till the rain stopped. I’ll be here till …
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teak (a type of hard, durable wood used to make expensive furniture or ships) Teak is a hardwood, and pine is a softwood. We’ll furnish the room with carpets and teak chairs. tick British English (a mark (√) indicating that something is noted, correct, or completed) Put a tick …
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through (from one end or side of something to the other) We must go through the woods. Our train passed through a tunnel. (during the whole time of) We have to work through the night without a break. We salt the meat, so it keeps through the winter. (by means of) I …
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keep at (to continue to do) You have to keep at your homework until you finish it. I know it’s not easy, but we’ve to keep at it and don’t give up. keep someone at (make someone to go on with) If you don’t keep him at his work, …
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