grip vs. gripe grip verb (to hold tightly) Grip the rope, and we’ll pull you up. Wide tires grip the road well. grip noun (a tight hold) She was trying hard to free herself from his grip. Don’t loosen your grip on that rock or you’ll fall. gripe …
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make for (to go toward) He put on his coat and made for the door. (to result in or make something possible) Her carelessness made for her failure in the exam. The team is in good form, which should make for a positive result. envocabulary.com
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great definition great adjective (very large in size or number): There was a great beast in the forest. A great crowd had gathered outside the White House. (very large in amount or degree): They spent a great deal of money. I found this place with great difficulty. (considerable or remarkable): …
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grate vs. great grate verb (to cut food into very small pieces by rubbing it on a grater) Can you grate some cheese for me? Peel and grate the carrots. grate noun (a metal structure that holds wood, coal, etc. in a fireplace) There were coals burning in the grate. …
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make away with literary (to steal and run off with it) You shouldn’t allow him to make away with all your money. The burglars made away with a lot of valuable jewelry. envocabulary.com
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