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fast food
fast food /fæst fuːd/
noun
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Inexpensive food (hamburgers, chicken or milkshakes) prepared and served quickly
(
fast food
)
inexpensive food (hamburgers, chicken or milkshakes) prepared and served quickly
Fast food restaurants are known for their quick service and affordable prices
Fast food restaurants are known for their quick service and affordable prices
jabberwocky
jabberwocky /ˈdʒæbərwɑːki/
noun
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Nonsensical language (according to Lewis Carroll)
(
jabberwocky
)
nonsensical language (according to Lewis Carroll)
burglary
burglary /ˈbɝːglɝi/
noun
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(
)
Entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
(
burglary
)
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
The police arrived promptly after we reported the burglary and began to investigate the scene
The police arrived promptly after we reported the burglary and began to investigate the scene
enlargement
enlargement /ˌɛnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
noun
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()
The act of increasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
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enlargement
, expansion
)
the act of increasing (something) in size, volume, quantity or scope
The company planned an expansion into international markets.
The company planned an expansion into international markets.
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A photographic print that has been enlarged
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blowup
, enlargement
, magnification
)
a photographic print that has been enlarged
I need to order an enlargement of this photograph to hang it on my wall
I need to order an enlargement of this photograph to hang it on my wall
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A discussion that provides additional information
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elaboration
, enlargement
, expansion
)
a discussion that provides additional information
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The state of being enlarged
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enlargement
)
the state of being enlarged