oar (a pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat) I took an oar and rowed the boat out to sea. We pulled hard on the oars until we reached the shore. ore (rock, earth, etc. from which you extract metal) The ship …
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ought rather formal (used to express something that is expected or will happen) Children of this age ought to be able to read. She ought to be home by now. (used to express something that should be done) He ought to be kinder to her. You ought to respect the law. …
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try on (put on to check if it fits or how it looks) Let me try on the shoes to see if they fit. I never buy something that expensive without trying it on. She tried on dozens of wedding dresses before I found one she liked. envocabulary.com
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have on (dressed in, wearing) He had a dark suit and a red necktie on. Jane is wearing the same dress that I have on. Don’t go outside without your shoes on. envocabulary.com
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button up (to fasten something using its buttons) Button up your jacket; otherwise, you’ll get sick from the cold. He likes to button up his shirt right to the neck. envocabulary.com
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