Word definitions

plain definition   plain (obvious, clear to understand): It was quite plain that something was wrong. It’s plain to everyone that he doesn’t agree. (without a pattern or decoration): She had on a plain black dress. We sat at a plain wooden table. (without anything added): She made some plain yogurt last night. I had …

wave meaning wave  noun (a raised line of water that moves on the surface of the sea): There were huge waves breaking on the shore. (a sudden increase in a particular activity, behavior, or feeling): There was a wave of public protest against the policy. A wave of panic spread through the crowd. (a movement …

  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 …

accept definition   accept (to agree to or approve of something): Do you accept her decision? She doesn’t accept advice from others. (to believe something as true or fair): It is true, but it’s hard to accept. The court refused to accept his explanation. (to receive or take something): She …

order definition order (an instruction, direction, or command from someone in authority): You must obey orders. I’m not taking orders from you. The commander gave the order to advance. (a situation in which people behave properly, obey rules, and respect authority): The army is trying to restore order in the capital. (a state …