the best part of (most part of) We spent the best part of a day cleaning up after the party. He drank the best part of a bottle of rum on his way back from the shop. also: better part of envocabulary.com
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partake of (to eat or drink) They invited me to partake of their breakfast. Would you care to partake of a drink with us? formal (to join in an activity or event) People travelled from miles around to partake of the feast. envocabulary.com
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soul (spiritual part of a human being, believed to exist after death) God will have mercy on your soul. He claims he can see the souls of the dead. sole (the flat bottom of the foot or shoe) The hot sand is burning the soles of my feet. …
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soar (to fly or glide high in the air) The plane was soaring upwards. An eagle soared in the sky above us. (to rise or increase quickly) The temperature will soar to above 100 degrees. The price of petrol has soared. sore (hurting, painful) I can’t lift heavy …
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wait up (not go to bed and wait for someone to arrive) I may be late home tonight, so don’t wait up for me. My parents always wait up when I’m out late. US informal (to slow down or wait for someone) We had to wait up for the slower …
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