heroin vs. heroine

  heroin (a highly addictive and illegal drug made from morphine) He was arrested for pushing heroin to kids. She became an addict and died from a heroin overdose.   heroine (a woman who has done something extremely brave) Jane is a true heroine. She saved my daughter. She was a heroine …

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reject vs. eject

  reject (to refuse to accept, believe in, or use) They rejected our offer of help. She would not reject him because he is handsome.   eject  formal (to force someone to leave) They ejected her from the church. He was ejected from the bar for causing trouble. (to make something come out) The …

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turn over

  turn over (to change the position of your body the opposite direction) Jane turned over and went back to sleep. The boy turned over onto his front. (to turn upside down) I turned the meat over to cook the other side. His car hit a rock and turned over. (to give someone …

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turn in

  turn in informal (to go to bed) Sorry, I’m very tired, I have to turn in. Would you like something to eat before you turn in? American English (to give something to someone who is in charge) The soldiers surrounded the rebels from all sides and ordered them to turn in their …

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impossible

  impossible (not possible, cannot happen, or be done): It is impossible to escape this place. unfeasible (not possible to do or achieve): The lack of money made it unfeasible to continue with the project. out of the question (not possible and therefore not worth discussing): Going out in this stormy …

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